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Summary
The U.S. government is responding to a severe Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa by increasing health screening at major airports. President Donald Trump's administration plans to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya and has introduced travel bans for people coming from affected countries to prevent the virus from entering the United States.Key Facts
- Ebola cases have risen sharply in Central and East Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The current outbreak in DRC has over 1,000 cases and more than 220 deaths, making it the third-largest Ebola outbreak recorded.
- No Ebola cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far.
- The Trump administration will quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola at a facility in Kenya.
- The CDC has started enhanced Ebola screening at major U.S. airports like Atlanta and Washington-Dulles.
- A 30-day travel ban restricts foreign nationals who have been in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days from entering the U.S.
- The CDC is seeking volunteers to help screen travelers arriving from central Africa.
- Airport screenings and travel restrictions aim to reduce the risk of Ebola spreading in the United States.
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