Ebola: Flight Refused Entry to the USA, Air France Flight Diverted to Canada
Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: United States
Health

An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Canada after a Congolese passenger was denied entry to the United States due to Ebola-related health restrictions. U.S. authorities have tightened controls for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. Air France confirmed there was no medical emergency on board and complied with the entry rules imposed by the U.S.
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