Congo's World Cup team has a practical workaround that ordinary fans do not. Houston Public Media reported that the team was quarantining in Europe before its Houston base-camp arrival, while CDC entry rules still govern recent travel from affected countries. [1] [2]\n\nThat distinction keeps the sports story honest. A team pathway is not a public exemption document for supporters, staff or relatives. The prior edition said the DRC soccer exemption still lacked a public document; Thursday's update narrows the claim to logistics, not permission for everyone. [1] [2]

-- AMARA OKONKWO, Lagos