CDC Extends US Travel Ban Due to Ebola Outbreak in Africa
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended a travel ban prohibiting foreign nationals who were present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the previous 21 days from entering the United States. This measure, first issued on May 18, 2026, is a response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, specifically the Bundibugyo virus strain confirmed in the DRC.
The order was amended on May 22, 2026, and has been renewed multiple times, with the latest renewal on October 11, 2026, which will remain in effect for 30 days. The CDC describes the outbreak as an emergent risk that necessitates a temporary suspension of entry rights for affected travelers, referred to as "covered aliens," which includes lawful permanent residents of the US.
The agency is conducting a comprehensive public health risk assessment and will continue to monitor the situation closely in consultation with stakeholders.
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