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US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'

3 sources4 storiesFirst seen 5/21/2026Score55Mixed Progress
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Recency
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Engagement
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Claims
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Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.

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Summary

**Summary:** A U.S.-bound Air France flight diverted to Montreal due to a passenger boarding "in error" from an Ebola-hit region, prompting restrictions on travel for individuals coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the ongoing global concern over the spread of the Ebola virus and demonstrates

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