China Customs Imposes Steps to Protect Itself After Ebola Outbreak in Uganda
China on Sept. 23 announced steps in response to an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda, China's General Administration of Customs said, according to an unofficial translation. To protect the health of "entry and exit officials," China said people…
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from Uganda who have symptoms of the disease should declare that to Customs when entering China; Customs health and quarantine personnel will then follow the prescribed procedures. Owners of containers and goods shall impose sanitation treatment pursuant to China's prescribed procedures, the Customs Administration said. These steps will be in place for six months.