Port louis: The Mauritian government on Saturday announced a temporary entry ban on foreign nationals who have traveled to, transited through, or stayed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan in the last 21 days. This precautionary measure is in response to the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in these regions. According to Anadolu Agency, the decision to impose this entry ban has also led to the proposed postponement of the US-Africa business summit, which was scheduled to be hosted in Mauritius from July 26-29. The government aims to prevent any potential spread of the virus to the Indian Ocean island nation. A statement released after a Cabinet meeting specified that Mauritian and foreign nationals holding a valid work, residence, occupation permit, business, or student visa, who have been in the affected countries within the preceding 21 days, will be allowed entry into Mauritius. However, they must complete a mandatory quarantine period of 21 days upon arrival. The statemen t further explained that mandatory public health screening and risk assessments would be conducted at points of entry for travelers from the affected countries. Any traveler presenting symptoms compatible with the Ebola virus will face immediate isolation and clinical assessment. The Ministry of Health and Wellness in Mauritius plans to enhance active surveillance and contact monitoring measures. The African Union has indicated that the Ebola outbreak poses a significant threat to regional public health, and the World Health Organization has declared it a public health emergency of global concern.