Volaris and other airlines restrict travel from African countries hit by Ebola, as Mexico designates a hospital to isolate possible cases before the World Cup begins.
Mexico's government activated preventive measures due to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Authorities ban entry to anyone who has been in those nations in the past 21 days. The restriction, in force for at least 60 days, does not apply to Mexican or U.S. citizens.
Volaris announced it reserves the right to transport passengers from the Congo, joining Viva Aerobus and Aeroméxico. U.S. citizens may only enter that country via Washington Dulles and Houston airports. Health Secretary David Kershenobich said the risk of infections in Mexico is very low.
Confirmed cases will be treated at the National Center for Burn Research and Care of the National Rehabilitation Institute, in southern Mexico City. Kershenobich detailed on May 26 that health filters will review visitors' itineraries at airports, including those for the 2026 World Cup.
