Articles tagged “ebola”

Durban was a rare source of growth for South Africa's tourism economy in 2019, but leaders have to be vigilant against an early reopening of international borders sparking a case surge and becoming a drag on the region's reputation.

It'll take more than a hashtag to get small-minded travelers comfortable with taking a trip to the African continent. Still, hats off to Brussels Airlines for trying to raise awareness of an issue that isn't being widely discussed.

New York state residents are less panicky about Ebola at their doorsteps than rest of the country. Though that may change if more cases and more bungling by authorities comes to light.

Americans are split about the need to ban travel and flights from the Ebola-affected countries in Africa, but the media and our politicians will continue to use misleading headlines and interpretations, even when stats actually say otherwise.

White House and CDC officials have come down strongly against a travel ban for Ebola-impacted countries in Africa, arguing that airport screening measures are adequate, and a ban would slow the process of getting aid workers and equipment into and out of the region.