The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) has confirmed there are no reports of health concerns or illness within the national setup, following recent reports regarding a rare strain of the Ebola virus spreading in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Islandstats.com contacted local football authorities to check on the well-being of the senior men's national team delegation, who recently shared a pitch with the African nation.
Bermuda faced off against the Democratic Republic of Congo in an international friendly on March 25th at the Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico. Given the high-profile nature of the fixture, the BFA has maintained a watchful eye on the delegation out of an abundance of caution.
Medical guidelines dictate that the Ebola virus typically carries an incubation period of anywhere from two to 21 days before physical symptoms manifest.
The onset of the illness is known to be sudden, mirroring early influenza with acute symptoms such as severe fevers, debilitating headaches, and intense muscle fatigue.
With the incubation window for potential exposure from the March fixture now safely passed, local officials have moved quickly to reassure the public that the traveling contingent remains in perfect health.
BFA President Mark Wade provided a brief, definitive statement to clarify the status of the national squad and staff who made the trip to Central America.
"As of today, we have no reports of illness in our delegation that went to Mexico," Wade confirmed.
The clean bill of health comes as a welcome relief for the Bermuda' staff and players, allowing the focus to shift firmly back to their upcoming match against Cape Verde, set to take place on June 6th, 2026, at the Pratt & Whitney Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut.
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