| Keyword | Description |
|---|---|
| Ebola | A serious infectious disease that spreads through contact with bodily fluids. |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | The area of Africa located below the Sahara Desert |
| Epidemiological surveillance | Monitoring of people for signs of disease. |
Mexico has put travel restrictions in place for people coming from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan. This is to prevent the spread of Ebola, just before the FIFA 2026 World Cup. If someone has been in these countries in the last 21 days, they cannot enter Mexico unless they have a Mexican passport or residency. This rule will last for 60 days.
Ebola is a deadly disease that spreads through contact with blood or bodily fluids. Recently, it has killed at least 40 people in central and sub-Saharan Africa, with hundreds more suspected cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak an international emergency and raised the risk level to “very high” due to 750 suspected cases.
Mexico’s Health Minister, David Kershenobich, advised people to avoid traveling to these countries until the situation is under control. Mexican citizens returning from these areas will be placed under epidemilogoical surveillance until they can be declared healthy. Other countries, like the U.S. and Canada, have also tightened restrictions.
Mexico is ready to handle any suspected Ebola case by sending the person to a special center for evaluation and treatment. So far, no cases have been found in Mexico, but the government is staying alert and has issued warnings about the risk of catching the disease while traveling abroad.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Restriction | Restricción |
| Emergency | Emergencia |
| Transmission | Transmisión |
Time to discuss
- Why do you think countries impose travel restrictions during disease outbreaks?
- How can the World Cup be affected by the Ebola outbreak?
- What measures can individuals take to protect themselves from infectious diseases?
Let’s Write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph
- What is Ebola, and why is it a serious concern for global health?
- How is Mexico preparing to prevent the spread of Ebola within its borders?
