Ebola: Belgium Rejects US Request to Block Congolese Travelers

Belgium rejected a US request to ban entry from the Democratic Republic of Congo due to Ebola. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke said no travel ban is planned, emphasizing screening and health surveillance coordinated with the ECDC. According to De Morgen, US Ambassador Bill White reportedly asked Belgium to impose restrictions similar to US measures, especially ahead of the World Cup. No official US confirmation was provided.