KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reassured the public that Jamaica remains free of Ebola cases, while confirming that eight travellers have been placed under mandatory self-quarantine in line with established public health protocols.

The ministry said the individuals were identified through enhanced surveillance measures at the country’s ports of entry after travelling from, or transiting through, Ebola-affected countries within the past 21 days.

According to the ministry, the eight passengers arrived on several flights into Jamaica and were screened by health officials at airport health desks. Following counselling, they were placed under mandatory self-quarantine and are being monitored by their respective local health departments.

Health authorities shared that none of the quarantined travellers has exhibited symptoms associated with Ebola.

“Transmission is not likely, and therefore there is no risk as it relates to the other passengers on these flights,” the ministry said in a release on Saturday.

The ministry noted that the measures are part of Jamaica’s longstanding port-of-entry surveillance protocol, which was strengthened following a public service announcement issued on May 25. Under the protocol, travellers arriving from Ebola-affected countries are subject to quarantine upon arrival.

Officials are also urging Jamaicans to carefully review travel plans and avoid travelling to, or transiting through, countries affected by the Ebola outbreak.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness reiterated its commitment to transparency and pledged to continue providing timely and accurate updates through its official communication channels.

In addition, the ministry appealed to members of the public, including social media users, bloggers and vloggers, to verify information before sharing it and to refrain from spreading misinformation about the Ebola virus.

Health officials warned that inaccurate reports can cause unnecessary public anxiety and encouraged citizens to rely only on official and authorised sources for health information.