British Airways is suspending all of its flights between London and two West African nations for the rest of the year as the region struggles to contain the worst ever outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. The airline initially said it was halting its service between Heathrow Airport and Liberia and Sierra Leone until the end of August due to ‘the deteriorating public health situation in both countries’, but it confirmed that it is extending the suspension until 31 December. The decision was announced by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in an updated travel advisory for Britons. Grounded: British Airways has extended its flight ban for two countries dealing with an Ebola outbreak
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British Airways says it has cancelled all flights until 31 December
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French government has urged its citizens to leave Sierra Leone
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World Health Organisation does not recommend any ban on travel or trade
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