Ebola screening due to begin at Heathrow

Enhanced screening for ebola will begin at Britain’s biggest airport today as prime minister David Cameron insisted "vigorous steps" were being taken to prevent the deadly virus reaching the UK.

Meanwhile, a flight that landed in Boston last night was boarded by emergency responders after five passengers reported “exhibiting flu-like symptoms”.

The responders from Boston EMS and the Massachusetts Port (Massport) Authority Fire Department boarded the flight, which arrived at Logan Airport from Dubai wearing hazard suits, according to an airport official.