Ebola Outbreak Intensifies — Orange Travel Alerts Issued for Three West African Countries

▲ The Ebola virus has a fatality rate as high as 90%. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges the public to avoid traveling to affected regions as much as possible. (Photo / DT Next / Reuters)

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As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues to worsen, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that, starting immediately, the travel alert level for Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia has been raised to "Orange Alert," advising the public to avoid non-essential travel to these areas.

According to statistics from the World Health Organization, as of July 27, there have been a total of 1,323 confirmed cases in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, including 729 deaths. The situation is showing signs of deterioration, prompting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advise the public to avoid travel to these regions unless absolutely necessary and to exercise extreme caution if travel is essential. (Source: CNA)

【ETtoday Travel Alert Guide — Travel Alert Levels】

Red (High):Not recommended to travel
Orange (Medium):Exercise high caution and avoid non-essential travel
Yellow (Low):Be aware of travel safety and reconsider the necessity of travel
Gray (Minor):Remain vigilant

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