CDC Issues Amended Order for Air Travelers Attestation Regarding DRC Ebola Exposure

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Amended Order on October 28, 2026, clarifying that the requirement for an attestation applies to all individuals traveling on any aircraft, including crew, to the United States. Effective November 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST, all air travelers boarding an international flight to the U.S. must attest they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the 21 days prior to boarding, due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.