CDC to Mandate Health Attestations for Travelers from Democratic Republic of Congo Starting November 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a new requirement for all travelers arriving in the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to submit signed health attestations regarding potential exposure to Ebola. This measure, which takes effect on November 3, 2026, will apply to passengers who have been in the DRC within the 21 days prior to their flight to the U.S. The CDC issued an amended order on October 28, 2026, clarifying the attestation requirement.