Tuesday 14 October 2014

Downing St: Ebola screening is not optional

Downing Street has rejected suggestions that screening for Ebola is not mandatory for people travelling from affected west African states to the UK via another country.

The Prime Minister's spokesman said: "They are required to go through the screening process,"
Passengers travelling from west Africa are being screened for Ebola at Heathrow.
Passengers travelling from west Africa are being screened for Ebola at Heathrow. Credit: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
David Cameron acknowledged that screening was not "perfect" but said the extra checks were worthwhile.
"We are doing this on the basis of sound medical advice. Of course we won't catch everybody, of course screening can never be perfect, but it is worthwhile putting in these extra checks," the Prime Minister told LBC radio.

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