In response to the Ebola epidemic, Canada, Australia and Singapore have all implemented immigration restrictions on citizens from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.  Other countries are expected to implement similar restrictions.

Starting today, Singapore requires all citizens of Ebola-stricken countries to obtain entry visas before they can be admitted into the country – previously visas were not required.  In a statement released by Singapore’s Ministry of Health, it was noted that “the visa requirement will allow for better oversight of the entry of nationals from these countries, as well as facilitate possible contact tracing.”  This initiative by Singapore follows two suspected Ebola cases being reported in the country. 
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