Nunavummiut returning from Uganda, South Sudan or the Democratic Republic of the Congo should confirm quarantine arrangements before travelling, Nunavut’s Health Department says in a Nov. 4 advisory. Its notice reminds residents about existing federal border measures; it does not announce a new territorial travel ban. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and people registered under the Indian Act who have been in any of those countries in the previous 21 days can enter Canada, but must quarantine for 21 days after arrival unless exempt. Passing through an affected country, including for refuelling, also counts. Other travellers can face entry restrictions. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

Travellers need a suitable quarantine plan before arriving in Canada. Higher-risk travellers, such as some health-care or humanitarian workers, must quarantine within three hours or 250 kilometres by road of a provincial centre equipped to test and hold patients. That requirement can affect plans to return directly to Nunavut. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

Before travelling, affected residents or family members should call the Public Health Agency of Canada at 1-844-280-5020, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, to confirm arrangements. The federal measures are currently scheduled to last until Nov. 27, 2026. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

Anyone returning from an affected country who feels unwell should isolate from others, call their health centre or public health authority right away and explain where they travelled, the territorial advisory says. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗

Quarantine is a precaution, not an Ebola diagnosis. The department says Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected blood or other body fluids, contaminated objects or infected animals—not through the air or casual contact. People are not infectious before symptoms begin. Travel history alone does not mean someone has Ebola or poses a risk to others. ᓇᑭᓐᖔᖅᓯᒪᓂᖏᑦ↗