CDC to Implement New Ebola Exposure Health Attestations for U.S. Travelers from Democratic Republic of Congo

Effective November 3, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require travelers arriving in the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to submit a signed health attestation regarding potential exposure to Ebola within the previous 21 days. This measure aims to enhance health security by screening international arrivals for infectious diseases. The formal CDC order was published in the Federal Register on October 30, 2026.