People flying to Canada from West Africa can expect tougher screening for Ebola at five major airports, including Calgary International.
Health minister Rona Ambrose announced the measures Wednesday afternoon.
Ambrose says border agents will begin “targeted temperature screening” in an effort to keep Ebola out of Canada.
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It will start this weekend.
American airports are expected to institute similar measures soon.
JFK in New York will start temperature screening on Saturday.
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