Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday indicated that nine travellers with recent travel histories linked to countries impacted by the Ebola outbreak are under mandatory self-quarantine as a precautionary measure, while underscoring that Jamaica remains free of the disease.

Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Tufton said none of the individuals has shown any symptoms of Ebola.

He explained that the travellers received counselling from health officials at the airport, were placed under mandatory self-quarantine, and are being monitored by the relevant parish health departments.