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Belgium sticks to science, rejects Congo travel ban amid Ebola flare‑up at World Cup

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Source: politico.eu
Belgium sticks to science, rejects Congo travel ban amid Ebola flare‑up at World Cup
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Belgium rejected a U.S. push for a Congo travel ban in response to the Ebola outbreak, saying it will follow scientific guidance and rely on screening at departure points and quarantine for arrivals. Brussels is coordinating with the ECDC and WHO as Congo cases approach 600, while criticizing U.S. pressure as potentially undermining the global health response ahead of the World Cup.

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  1. Belgium rejects US World Cup demand for Congo travel ban amid Ebola outbreak  politico.eu
  2. US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa  AP News
  3. US urges Belgium to impose entry ban on travellers from Congo  belganewsagency.eu
  4. Ebola latest updates: US calls for Europe to impose travel bans for World Cup  Yahoo
  5. Scoop: White House pre-blames Europe for any World Cup Ebola  Axios

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