Congo's Ebola Outbreak Exceeds 10,000 Cases; CDC Implements New Travel Restrictions for U.S.-Bound Travelers

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, making it the fastest-growing and deadliest in the country's history. In response, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require all passengers boarding international flights to or connecting through the United States to complete an attestation confirming they have not been present in the DRC within 21 days prior to boarding, effective November 3, 2026.