US Ebola Travel Ban: New Rules for DRC Visitors

The United States will enforce a new travel requirement for individuals flying to the US. Starting November 3, passengers must declare they have not visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the preceding 21 days. This measure is part of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) strategy to bolster defenses against the Ebola virus.

This directive follows earlier restrictions implemented in May and extended to US citizens in July. The CDC is coordinating with major airlines to outline compliance procedures. The current Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has tragically resulted in an estimated 4,700 deaths across Africa.