The U.S., Mexico and Canada — the three countries hosting this year’s FIFA World Cup beginning in June — announced public health travel measures for people coming from parts of Africa that are at greatest risk from Ebola.

“This coordinated approach aims to protect our citizens and the millions of visitors, fans, athletes, and tourists expected during the FIFA World Cup 2026, while maintaining travel and commerce across our borders,” the nations said in a joint statement Thursday. “The health and safety of every person in the region remains our highest priority as we welcome the world to North America.”

No further details of the planned travel measures or a timeline were provided in the statement.

The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on May 17 following an Ebola outbreak in Congo and neighboring Uganda after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily barred lawful permanent residents and noncitizens who traveled to Congo, South Sudan or Uganda in the past 21 days from entering the country.

Federal officials also implemented enhanced Ebola screenings at three airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and most recently, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Passengers returning to the U.S. from the affected African countries are now required to enter through those three airports to undergo screenings before continuing to their final destinations.

This strain of Ebola comes from the Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccine, according to the CDC. Health officials advise anyone who has traveled to the affected regions to seek immediate medical treatment if they develop symptoms, including fever, vomiting and unexplained bleeding.

Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup, told ESPN last week that Congo’s national soccer team should isolate for 21 days in Belgium, where it is currently training, to ensure smooth entry into the U.S. for its upcoming matches in Houston and Atlanta.

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