Hong Kong issues red travel alert for DR Congo as deadly Ebola outbreak spreads

SR SCMP ReporterSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-21 · 11:15 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Hong Kong has issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa, which have resulted in at least 139 suspected deaths. This red alert, the middle tier in the Security Bureau's outbound travel alert system, advises residents to reconsider travel plans and avoid non-essential trips to the country due to the significant threat. The decision was made on Thursday, following an announcement by health authorities on Tuesday that the Penny's Bay community isolation facility on Lantau Island was prepared for potential quarantine orders.

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The Penny’s Bay community isolation facility has been prepared for potential quarantine orders.

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A red alert means residents travelling to the country should adjust plans and avoid non-essential travel.

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At least 139 suspected deaths have been reported in the Ebola outbreak.

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Hong Kong has issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating Ebola outbreaks.

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Hong Kong has issued a red travel alert for the Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola outbreaks escalate in Central Africa, with at least 139 suspected deaths reported.The red alert – the middle level in a three-tier outbound travel alert system under the Security Bureau – means residents travelling to the country should adjust their plans and avoid non-essential travel due to the significant threat there.The move on Thursday follows the health authorities’ announcement on Tuesday that the Penny’s Bay community isolation facility on Lantau Island had been prepared for potential quarantine orders.

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