The Canadian government has temporarily banned Congolese from entering the Northern American state for 90 days due to the rapidly spreading Ebola virus.

Canadian authorities said they have also temporarily suspend decisions on applications for documents submitted by residents of DRC, Uganda and South Sudan effective this Wednesday, May 27, at 11:59 p.m.

The new adjustments also extend to people with a temporary resident visa, an electronic travel authorization (eTA) or a permanent resident visa already approved.

“They will not be allowed to travel to Canada while their immigration document is suspended,”  reads part of the statement issued by Canadian government.

Canada said that travellers exhibiting symptoms, shall be isolated in a hospital for further evaluation.

“People who are already in Canada are not affected by these measures and can continue to stay here for the authorized duration of their stay,” the statement added.

“Although the risk to the Canadian population remains low, the Government of Canada is taking a precautionary approach given the seriousness of Ebola and the evolving international situation, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. There have never been any imported cases of Ebola in Canada and there are currently no cases of Ebola in North America.”

DRC has so far recorded 101 confirmed cases and 904 cumulative suspected cases to date across the 11 health zones affected since the official declaration of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Ituri province, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Nearly 10 health zones are affected, including Aru, Mongbwalu (the epicenter), Bunia, Rwampara, and others. Butembo, Goma, and Katwa are affected areas in North Kivu, with no reported deaths.

In South Kivu, only Miti-Muhresa remains affected, with a single confirmed case.