A statement from Health Minister Rona Ambrose and Lynne Yelich, minister of state for foreign and co

The health agency says while the risk of contracting the illness remains low, travellers could find it hard to access health care services if they get sick, and could also be exposed to the virus while seeking medical care.
A statement from Health Minister Rona Ambrose and Lynne Yelich, minister of state for foreign and consular affairs, said the travel recommendation is meant to protect Canadian travellers and allow health officials in the affected countries to focus their resources on responding to the Ebola outbreak.
WHO Director General Margaret Chan was to meet today with the presidents of affected countries in Guinea. Nigeria has also reported one death due to Ebola, in a person who had travelled ill from Liberia.
Missionary Nancy Writebol and Dr. Kent Brantly are listed in "stable but grave condition" in Liberia, according to relief groups Samaritan's Purse and Serving In Mission, both based in North Carolina.
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