CDC Imposes Travel Requirement for U.S.-Bound Flights from Democratic Republic of Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has implemented a requirement for all international travelers flying to the United States to attest they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the past 21 days. This measure, which went into effect on November 3, 2026, aims to mitigate the risk of Ebola importation into the U.S. Travelers, including U.S. citizens and nationals, who have been in the DRC within the 21-day period will not be permitted to board U.S.-bound flights.