Belgium Rejects US Demand for Travel Ban on DRC Over Ebola Fears
Belgium has refused a US request to bar travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, escalating a transatlantic dispute over Ebola containment measures during the World Cup.
Belgium today rejected Washington's demand to impose an entry ban on travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The move sets up a transatlantic clash over how to prevent the spread of Ebola during the FIFA World Cup.
The US had called for immediate travel restrictions, but Belgian authorities declined, citing a lack of evidence that a blanket ban would be effective or proportionate. The disagreement highlights growing friction between the US and European allies on public health policy.
No further details on potential diplomatic fallout or alternative measures have been released.
Source: First Squawk