CDC Imposes Travel Requirement for U.S.-Bound Travelers from Democratic Republic of Congo Due to Ebola Outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an order requiring all passengers on international flights to the United States to attest they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within 21 days prior to boarding. This measure is a response to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The requirement became effective on November 3, 2026.