The risk of Ebola infection in the European Union remained “very low,” even for travellers to affected regions in Africa, a European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday, as health officials continue monitoring the situation closely.
Speaking at the EU Commission’s midday press briefing in Brussels, spokesperson Eva Hrncirova said the EU was maintaining close surveillance of developments and was prepared to respond rapidly if necessary.
“At the moment, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the risk of infection here in the European Union is very low, even for the people who travel to the region,” Hrncirova said.