On Tuesday, countries including the U.S., Canada, and Taiwan escalated border controls following a World Health Organization emergency declaration on May 17. The current Ebola outbreak, centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, has surpassed 1,000 cases and resulted in hundreds of deaths.
While some nations are outright banning travelers from affected regions, others are implementing thermal screenings and mandatory quarantines to catch infections at airports. International aviation authorities insist air travel remains safe, yet airlines like Emirates are warning passengers to expect significant delays and extra documentation requirements.
Health officials are now monitoring neighboring South Sudan as they rush to deploy medical teams before the peak African safari season begins.
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