UAE restricts travelers from DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan over Ebola concerns
Emirates airline says UAE will bar entry to travelers who have recently been in DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan due to Ebola fears.
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AIEmirates airline announced on Sunday that the United Arab Emirates will not permit entry to travelers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, citing concerns over the Ebola virus.
In an official statement, the airline clarified that transit passengers passing through the UAE must comply with the entry requirements and procedures of their final destination.
The company added: "Entry and transit restrictions apply to all travelers, including those arriving via indirect routes."