US implements temporary travel restrictions to curb Ebola risk
The United States has implemented temporary travel restrictions for 30 days to mitigate the risk of Ebola spread due to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The restrictions apply to travelers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan but do not affect US citizens and certain other groups. The CDC assesses the immediate risk to the general US public as low, while enhancing monitoring and response efforts.
- ▪The US is suspending entry of some travelers for 30 days to reduce Ebola risk.
- ▪Travelers who have been in the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan in the past 21 days are affected by the order.
- ▪The CDC will screen and monitor travelers from affected areas and ramp up contact tracing and hospital readiness.
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US implements temporary travel restrictions to curb Ebola riskSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe measures will not apply to US citizens, permanent residents and government personnel overseas, according to the order.PHOTO: BLOOMBERGPublished May 19, 2026, 01:49 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 01:49 AMWASHINGTON – The United States is suspending entry of some travellers for 30 days to reduce the risk of Ebola spread as international concerns rise over a new outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the US CDC said on May 18, even as it told Americans the immediate risk was low.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order suspending the entry of travellers who have departed from, or were present in, the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan during the past 21…
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