On May 18, 2026, the CDC, DHS, and other federal agencies implemented enhanced travel screening and entry restrictions due to ongoing Ebola outbreaks in East and Central Africa. These measures include public health screenings for travelers from affected countries, prohibiting certain non-U.S. citizens who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan from entering the U.S. for 30 days, and coordinating health response activities at ports of entry.
In addition, travelers entering the U.S. from these regions will undergo thorough screenings, including temperature checks, questionnaires, and potential health assessments. Those exhibiting symptoms will be evaluated and isolated if necessary. The CDC currently assesses the risk to the general public as low, but continues to monitor the situation closely.
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Link to original article source: https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/returning-travelers.html
