U.S. warns Europe to step up Ebola screening ahead of World Cup

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to host the largest-ever World Cup amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease, according to a State Department cable reviewed by NBC News

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to host the largest-ever World Cup amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease, according to a State Department cable reviewed by NBC News.

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As global health officials warn the Ebola outbreak is outpacing the international response, the U.S. warned European countries this week that a failure to adopt the administration’s precautions may have consequences, according to the cable issued on Monday. The State Department declined to provide further details on what actions the U.S. might take.

The U.S. is also speaking with countries in the Middle East about their measures to prevent Ebola’s spread, according to a U.S. official.