Ebola Outbreak Threatens Kansas City's Disappointing World Cup

Worsening global events conspire to offer yet another setback to Kansas City World Cup preparations. 

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EBOLA FEARS THREATEN TO SCARE MORE PEOPLE AWAY FROM WORLD CUP TRAVEL TO KANSAS CITY!!! 

For the record . . . Regarding the current outbreak and the first team to suffer an impact and isolation orders: 

Yes, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) team can absolutely come to Kansas City, but it depends on the exact knockout-stage bracket they fall into. 

Big picture . . .

This latest bad news simply adds to worsening disappointment with the event that suffers from political disputes, the K-shaped economy, higher gas prices and now the latest pandemic fear. 

Check-it . . .  

"In the U.S., the federal government has invoked an emergency public health rule to bar entry to anyone who has been to DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan or other nations where cases have been reported in the last 21 days.

"While DR Congo’s 26-player roster all plays outside of the region, leaving them eligible to enter the U.S., concerns remain for the team’s staff and managers, officials, journalists and fans who may not be able to obtain U.S. visas or enter the country under new regulations . . . The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have no plans to change their preparations for the World Cup despite a warning from the United States that the national team must isolate for 21 days before arriving in the country."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

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