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Hong Kong issues red travel alert for DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

Hong Kong has issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa. The alert advises residents to avoid non-essential travel to the region, where at least 139 suspected deaths and 600 suspected cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This measure follows preparations for potential quarantine orders at Hong Kong's Penny's Bay community isolation facility. AI

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Hong Kong issues red travel alert for DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    Hong Kong issues red travel alert for DR Congo as deadly Ebola outbreak spreads

    Hong Kong has issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola outbreaks escalate in Central Africa, with at least 139 suspected deaths reported. The red alert – the middle level in a three-tier outbound travel alert system under the Security Bureau – means…