Ebola Outbreak in Africa: Health Ministry Issues New Travel Warnings

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The Health Ministry has updated its travel recommendations for Israelis following the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to Israel Hayom, the ministry recommends avoiding travel to the infected provinces in the Congo and non-essential travel to the rest of the country and to neighboring countries. According to Arutz Sheva, in addition, travelers to Kenya and Nigeria are advised to consider the necessity of their trip.

According to Ice, more than 9,800 confirmed Ebola cases and at least 4,750 deaths have been reported in the Congo, and additional cases have also been detected in Kenya and Nigeria. According to Maariv, more than 9,800 confirmed infection cases and at least 4,750 deaths have been reported in the Congo.