Ministry of Health Officials at a press conference on Friday
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to introduce temporary travel restrictions for persons arriving from Ebola outbreak regions as health officials intensify preparedness measures in response to the evolving situation in parts of Africa.
Health Minister Michael Joseph made the disclosure during a press conference on Friday, confirming that Cabinet will soon receive proposals aimed at reducing potential risks associated with the deadly virus.
According to the minister, the proposed measures would restrict entry into Antigua and Barbuda for individuals who have been present in designated Ebola outbreak areas within 45 days prior to travel.
Officials also confirmed that the Ministry of Health is strengthening surveillance at ports of entry, upgrading screening procedures, and preparing to reinstall infrared thermal camera systems at V.C. Bird International Airport.
The ministry stressed that there are currently no suspected or confirmed Ebola cases in Antigua and Barbuda but said preparedness remains essential as international travel increases.
Just halt that Air Peace flight idea for now please
Stop all flights from Africa until this matter slows down.
That flight ain’t stopping nor temporary cancel once Gassy is the PM. Isn’t the PM on that AirPeace flight, too? Gassy has worked hard in getting that straight flight route open to Antigua from the motherland, Africa.
I agreed that flight out of Africa needs to be temporary cancelled until we have all tue preventative measures in place.
That’s the smartest thing to do. One case will be one too many
I hope this measire helps at least because these diseases spread like wild fire amoung humans
Why are we always waiting for the thing to happen before we do something nuh
We need the tourist dollar but at what cost. I support this
Yep its best we do that and wait to see what happens