{"id":25833,"date":"2026-06-22T20:01:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T20:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/information-for-travelers-returning-from-ebola-affected-areas-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc-gov\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T20:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T20:01:44","slug":"information-for-travelers-returning-from-ebola-affected-areas-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc-gov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/22\/information-for-travelers-returning-from-ebola-affected-areas-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc-gov\/","title":{"rendered":"Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On May 18, 2026, CDC, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other appropriate federal agencies announced public health entry screening, entry restrictions, and other public health measures to prevent Ebola disease from entering the United States.
As part of this response, CDC will:
At this time, CDC assesses the immediate risk to the general U.S. public as low, but we will continue to evaluate the evolving situation and may adjust public health measures as additional information becomes available.
If you have traveled through the affected countries, you are encouraged to monitor CDC travel health notices<\/a> and seek medical attention immediately if you develop symptoms <\/a>consistent with Ebola, including fever, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding, within 21 days of travel to affected areas.
CDC issued emergency public health measures to help reduce the risk of Ebola<\/a> spreading into the United States during the current outbreak response. Ebola is a serious viral disease that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids and can be fatal. Because people exposed to Ebola may travel before symptoms begin, CDC is implementing layered prevention measures.
Under a CDC Order<\/a> effective May 18, 2026, and amended May 22, 2026, certain non-U.S. citizens, including U.S. lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), who were in DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda, within the past 21 days are temporarily prohibited from entering the United States. An Order continuing the suspension of the right to introduce specified foreign nationals into the United States was issued on June 21, 2026. It will be in effect for 30 days.
The Order does not prevent entry of:
The order allows case-by-case humanitarian or law enforcement exceptions and Department of Homeland Security-approved entry processes with CDC-documented mitigation protocols.
The suspension is temporary and is currently set to remain in effect for 30 days while CDC completes a public health risk assessment and coordinates mitigation measures with partner agencies.
Travelers permitted to enter the United States who have recently been in DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda will undergo enhanced public health entry screening.
Possibly. These travelers will have their air travel re-routed to arrive at select airports. Airlines will work with affected travelers to rebook flights.
Travelers will have their air travel re-routed to arrive at:
Travelers may:
CDC may also collect contact information for follow-up by state or local public health authorities if needed. Some travelers may have an additional public health assessment if they have been in certain situations.
Travelers without symptoms will receive information about monitoring their health for 21 days after leaving the affected countries. Most travelers without symptoms will continue to their final destination after public health entry screening.
Travelers with fever or other symptoms<\/a> that could be Ebola will receive additional evaluation by a CDC public health officer. If the assessment shows that a traveler may be sick with Ebola, the traveler will be transferred to a hospital for further medical evaluation and isolation.
CDC will use automated text messages to remind travelers arriving from DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda to monitor their health and actions to take<\/a> if symptoms develop. Traveler contact information will also be shared with state and local health departments for additional follow-up and support.
No. Public health entry screening cannot identify travelers who are infected but not yet showing symptoms. Ebola symptoms can develop up to 21 days after exposure. Screening is one part of a broader, layered public health approach that also includes exit screening overseas, airline illness reporting, and public health monitoring after arrival.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) determines whether a traveler needs to be redirected for public health entry screening.
No. Passengers whose travel was already booked to land at one of the airports designated for public health entry screening will not be redirected to another airport.
DHS will determine if someone who transits through one of the affected countries (DRC, South Sudan, Uganda), or who remains on board when their plane lands in one of those countries, is considered to have been in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan for the purpose of redirection to a designated U.S. airport. If they determine that you departed from or were otherwise present in one of these countries, your ticket will automatically be re-booked by your airline or your airline will reach out to you to update your itinerary so that you land at one of the airports where public health entry screening is being conducted.
CDC does not reimburse travelers for expenses incurred as a result of redirection. This includes missed flights or other costs related to redirected travel. These restrictions are in place to facilitate public health entry screening to reduce the risk of Ebola spreading into the United States during the current outbreak.
Refunds, credits, or other travel-related accommodations are determined by individual airlines, travel providers, and insurance companies in accordance with their own policies. Some companies may base their policies on CDC’s travel recommendations or requirements. In some cases, trip cancellation insurance can protect your financial investment if you need to change your itinerary because of an international infectious disease outbreak. Visit CDC’s Travelers’ Health website if you’d like to learn more about travel insurance<\/a>, including trip cancellation insurance. CDC notes that this website regarding travel insurance is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute endorsement, actual or implied, of any specific provider or organization or consumer advice.
CDC is not recommending restrictions on domestic or international travel for people being monitored in the United States after they have been in an Ebola-affected country unless they have a high-risk exposure to Ebola virus<\/a>. However, CDC recommends avoiding travel to international destinations (including cruise travel) during the 21-day monitoring period where the capacity to identify, monitor, and treat BVD is not known.
All people under monitoring who plan to travel domestically or who must travel internationally during the 21 days should notify their health department in advance of travel so appropriate notifications can be made to public health authorities at their destination, if necessary.
Travelers should be aware that if they travel internationally and return to the U.S. during their monitoring period, their return trip will be routed again to an airport where public health entry screening is being conducted.
Learn about Ebola disease, caused by an infection with one of a group of viruses, known as orthoebolaviruses, that are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.
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