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

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a requirement for all airlines to verify that international travelers have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within 21 days of their flight to the U.S. This measure is a response to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The order, published in the Federal Register on October 27, 2026, became effective for flights departing on or after November 3, 2026, and is set to expire on December 18, 2026. Travelers who have been in the DRC, including airport connections, are generally prohibited from flying to the U.S. until 22 days after their departure from the country.