A confirmed Ebola case in France has triggered an immediate response from UK Border Force, which today announced mandatory health screening for all travellers arriving from the European Union. The decision, announced by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, comes after a patient in Paris was diagnosed with the Zaire strain of the virus. All ferry ports, Eurostar terminals, and airports serving EU routes will deploy thermal cameras and medical questionnaires.
The move revives memories of the 2014 outbreak that killed over 11,000 people. Critics question the efficacy of screening at open borders, and unions warn the measures will strain an already overstretched force. The first results are expected within 48 hours.
