The United States has imposed entry restrictions on travelers from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan in response to an Ebola outbreak. The measure took effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
The order does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members. It targets foreign nationals who have been in the affected countries within the past 21 days before traveling to the United States.
The restrictions were announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health officials cited the need to prevent the virus from reaching American soil during the current outbreak.
Ebola has resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with cases spreading to neighboring Uganda and South Sudan. Health authorities are working to contain the virus in the region.
The CDC is monitoring the situation closely. Travelers from the affected countries will be subject to enhanced screening at U.S. ports of entry.
Non-citizens who have been in the outbreak zone may be diverted to designated airports for health assessments. The goal is to identify potential cases before they enter the broader population.
The 30-day restriction period allows officials to reassess the outbreak’s trajectory. If the situation improves, the order may be lifted or modified.
Health experts emphasize that the risk to the U.S. public remains low. The response is a precautionary measure to maintain public health security.
