DHS announces Ebola outbreak flight arrival restrictions for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan
Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has set new rules requiring flights from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan to land only at Washington-Dulles Airport. This is to help stop the spread of an Ebola outbreak occurring mainly in eastern DRC and parts of Uganda.Key Facts
- DHS will restrict flights from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan to land only at Washington-Dulles Airport for health checks starting after 11:59 p.m. ET on May 21, 2026.
- The Ebola outbreak has caused at least 51 confirmed cases and about 139 suspected deaths.
- The outbreak is mainly in eastern DRC, with cases also in major cities like Goma and Bunia, and at least two cases and one death in Kampala, Uganda.
- South Sudan has no confirmed cases but is considered high risk because of its proximity to affected areas and limited healthcare.
- This is the 17th recorded Ebola outbreak in the DRC and involves the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern due to this outbreak.
- Efforts focus on tracking infected people, isolating cases, and providing care to stop the disease from spreading.
- The Bundibugyo strain has a death rate ranging from 30% to 50% in past outbreaks.
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