CDC Implements New Health Order for International Travelers to U.S. Regarding Ebola in DRC

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a universal health order requiring all international flight passengers arriving in the United States to present a signed statement confirming they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the 21 days prior to boarding. This measure, effective November 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST, applies to all travelers, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The order does not mandate Ebola testing or vaccination.