Canada introduces Ebola health assessments and 21-day quarantine for affected arrivals
Travellers who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days must undergo a health assessment on arrival in Canada. Those without symptoms must quarantine for 21 days; those with symptoms will be isolated in hospital.
- In effect from
- 22 Sept 2026
- Published
- 22 Sept 2026
The temporary measures apply to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and foreign nationals entering Canada after visiting any of the three countries in the previous 21 days.
Travellers without symptoms must quarantine for 21 days. Those unable to quarantine safely will be provided with an appropriate location. Travellers with symptoms will be isolated in hospital for further assessment.
The source states that these border health measures will remain in place until 29 August 2026. It does not specify a start date.
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