CDC Mandates Travel Verification for DRC Arrivals Due to Ebola

The U.S. CDC has required airlines to verify that international travelers have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within 21 days before entering the U.S. This measure, effective November 3, 2026, and expiring December 18, 2026, responds to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The restriction aims to prevent the spread of the virus into the United States.