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U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda

U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda

Summary

The U.S. government announced new rules that block people without U.S. passports from entering if they visited Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last three weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said they will also increase health checks for travelers from these areas due to the Ebola outbreak.

Key Facts

  • The travel restrictions apply to people without U.S. passports.
  • The affected countries are Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
  • Travelers who have been to these countries in the last 21 days will not be allowed into the U.S.
  • The CDC announced enhanced health screenings for travelers coming from outbreak regions.
  • The measures aim to reduce the risk of Ebola spreading into the United States.
  • The U.S. government is actively responding to the Ebola outbreak in these African nations.
  • The announcement was made under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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