Government issues updated Ebola travel advisory
Non-nationals who have been in six affected countries within 21 days will be refused entry, and returning nationals must quarantine for 21 days.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts. The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has issued an updated travel advisory on Ebola Virus Disease, which it describes as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern based on guidance from CARPHA, the CDC and the World Health Organization.
The advisory covers six countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya and Burundi.
Non-nationals who have visited any of these countries within 21 days of their flight will not be permitted to enter the Federation. This also applies to passengers whose journey included a stop in one of the listed countries, whether or not they left the aircraft.
Citizens are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the affected countries. Nationals returning within 21 days of being in one of them must undergo enhanced screening at the port of entry and complete 21 days of self-quarantine.
The advisory takes effect immediately and will remain in force until there is a significant change in the situation.
