US adds Atlanta airport as enhanced screening location for travelers from Ebola outbreak countries
Summary
The CDC has added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with extra Ebola screening for travelers from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. This step is part of the U.S. government's efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola following a recent outbreak in those countries.Key Facts
- The CDC is increasing Ebola virus screening at more airports in the U.S.
- Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport is now included for enhanced screening.
- The screening applies to passengers arriving from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
- This action responds to a recent Ebola outbreak in these African countries.
- Hartsfield-Jackson is the busiest airport in the world by passenger numbers.
- The goal is to prevent Ebola cases from entering the U.S. through air travel.
- The screening process includes health checks and traveler interviews.
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