The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 3,800 confirmed cases and over 1,700 deaths reported since the epidemic was declared in May.

Health officials say the Bundibugyo strain has spread across multiple provinces, with nearly 90% of cases concentrated in Ituri Province. The World Health Organization (WHO) has fast-tracked clinical trials for experimental vaccines and treatments as the crisis continues to worsen.

Canada has approved a Phase 1 clinical trial for an experimental mRNA vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain, becoming only the second country after the UK to authorize human testing.

DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Explodes: 3,800 Cases, 1,700 Deaths | WHO Warns Crisis Worsening

A series of temporary border measures has been issued by the Canadian government to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus entering and spreading within the nation. In a press release, the Public Health Agency of Canada has stated that the country will suspend immigration documents for residents for 90 days starting Wednesday at 23:59 Eastern Time. The move comes in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and escalating risks in Uganda and South Sudan. The release stated that citizens of these three nations with the approved temporary resident visas, electronic travel authorisations, or permanent resident visas will be barred from travelling to Canada. It added that the new application process for residents of this nation will also be temporarily halted. In additional measures, Canada will introduce a compulsory 21-day quarantine from May 30 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time until August 29 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, individuals registered under the Indian Act, and foreign nationals who have travelled to affected regions within the previous 21 days but are not showing symptoms, according to Xinhua news agency. Travellers displaying symptoms will be taken to hospitals for further evaluation under the Quarantine Act. The government stated that the risk of Ebola to Canadians remains low and that no cases have been reported in North America so far. However, officials said the measures are being implemented as a precaution because of the seriousness of the virus and the changing global situation, including concerns linked to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/9-000-litres-of-diesel-sinks-in-antarctica-after-ice-sheet-with-7-containers-drifts-and-breaks-apart-1779857118353">9,000 litres of diesel sinks in Antarctica after ice sheet with 7 containers drifts and breaks apart</a><h3>Bahamas imposes Ebola-related travel bans</h3>In a similar development, the Bahamas also announced on Tuesday (May 26) to ​temporarily ban residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda ‌and South Sudan amid an Ebola outbreak. The Bahamian government also added that entry restrictions in the country will be taken immediately and will remain in place ​for a period of 30 days, subject to review by the Caribbean ​country's health ministry. According to Reuters, the archipelago also announced to impose a travel ban. The World Health Organisation highlighted the Ebola disease as a severe, often fatal illness which affects humans and other primates. Ebola spreads to humans through contact with infected wild animals such as fruit bats, porcupines, and non-human primates. The disease can then pass between people through direct exposure to infected blood, bodily fluids, organs, or contaminated materials, including bedding and clothing. The average fatality rate for Ebola is about 50 per cent, although previous outbreaks have recorded death rates ranging from 25 to 90 per cent.

Canada will introduce a compulsory 21-day quarantine from May 30 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time until August 29 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, individuals registered under the Indian Act, and foreign nationals who have travelled to affected regions within the previous 21 days.

A series of temporary border measures has been issued by the Canadian government to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus entering and spreading within the nation. In a press release, the Public Health Agency of Canada has stated that the country will suspend immigration documents for residents for 90 days starting Wednesday at 23:59 Eastern Time. The move comes in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and escalating risks in Uganda and South Sudan. The release stated that citizens of these three nations with the approved temporary resident visas, electronic travel authorisations, or permanent resident visas will be barred from travelling to Canada. It added that the new application process for residents of this nation will also be temporarily halted. In additional measures, Canada will introduce a compulsory 21-day quarantine from May 30 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time until August 29 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, individuals registered under the Indian Act, and foreign nationals who have travelled to affected regions within the previous 21 days but are not showing symptoms, according to Xinhua news agency. Travellers displaying symptoms will be taken to hospitals for further evaluation under the Quarantine Act. The government stated that the risk of Ebola to Canadians remains low and that no cases have been reported in North America so far. However, officials said the measures are being implemented as a precaution because of the seriousness of the virus and the changing global situation, including concerns linked to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Also read: 9,000 litres of diesel sinks in Antarctica after ice sheet with 7 containers drifts and breaks apart Bahamas imposes Ebola-related travel bans In a similar development, the Bahamas also announced on Tuesday (May 26) to temporarily ban residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda ‌and South Sudan amid an Ebola outbreak. The Bahamian government also added that entry restrictions in the country will be taken immediately and will remain in place for a period of 30 days, subject to review by the Caribbean country's health ministry. According to Reuters, the archipelago also announced to impose a travel ban. The World Health Organisation highlighted the Ebola disease as a severe, often fatal illness which affects humans and other primates. Ebola spreads to humans through contact with infected wild animals such as fruit bats, porcupines, and non-human primates. The disease can then pass between people through direct exposure to infected blood, bodily fluids, organs, or contaminated materials, including bedding and clothing. The average fatality rate for Ebola is about 50 per cent, although previous outbreaks have recorded death rates ranging from 25 to 90 per cent.

Canada will introduce a compulsory 21-day quarantine from May 30 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time until August 29 for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, individuals registered under the Indian Act, and foreign nationals who have travelled to affected regions within the previous 21 days.

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DR Congo's Ebola Outbreak Explodes: 3,800 Cases, 1,700 Deaths | WHO Warns Crisis Worsening

Canada, Bahamas roll out emergency travel measures amid rising Ebola threat