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Canada’s extended 30-day travel ban on citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan is sparking debate — while officials cite Ebola as the reason, experts argue the risk to Canada is minimal and question whether the move prioritizes optics over public health. The DRC faces its worst Ebola outbreak ever, with fears rising as schools reopen; Uganda has officially declared its outbreak over, and South Sudan reports no cases. Over 31,000 permanent and 10,000 temporary residency applications are frozen, including those of people already holding visas abroad. A 21-day quarantine for returning travelers also hampers humanitarian efforts in affected regions. Compounding the issue: there’s no vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, and the restrictions were initially introduced during the World Cup — a move Canada took alongside the U.S. and Mexico.

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