U.S. CDC Extends Travel Restrictions to Prevent Ebola Entry

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an order continuing temporary entry restrictions for certain foreign nationals. This measure applies to travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, aiming to prevent Ebola disease from entering the United States. U.S. citizens are permitted entry but will undergo enhanced public health screening. All travelers are advised to monitor for symptoms for 21 days after leaving affected areas.