NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has announced a 30-day ban on travellers who have recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan amid heightened global concern regarding the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.

The measure takes immediate effect, with the government saying that “the decision has been taken as a precautionary public measure guided by the responsibility of the government to protect residents, visitors and the wider community.”

“This measure will take effect immediately and will remain in place for a period of 30 days, subject to review by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.”