CDC Mandates Ebola Health Attestation for DRC Travelers Entering U.S.

Effective November 3, 2026, the U.S. CDC requires all air travelers, including crew, who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within 21 days to provide a signed health attestation regarding potential Ebola exposure. This measure aims to enhance health security and prevent the importation of infectious diseases into the United States. The CDC states the overall risk to the American public remains low.