Brazil Imposes Travel Sanctions on West African Countries!

The Brazilian Minister for Health, Arthur Chioro, has announced during a press conference which held in Brasilia this weekend that travellers from the worst hit West African countries with Ebola (Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone) are now to under-go mandatory screening before entering the country. 

In his statement he said: 

"The passengers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone must undergo a body temperature check and claim their health status at airports. 

"They will also be given a pamphlet with information on the symptoms of Ebola virus and where to seek medical attention in Brazil in case they come up with any signs of the disease. 

"The measures are already in place at Brazil's busiest airport – Guarulhos, in Sao Paulo. 

"As there are no direct flights to Brazil from West Africa, the risk of an Ebola disease outbreak in the South American nation is extremely low.'