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U.S. bans entry for travelers from Ebola-affected countries

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  • Annalisa Merelli

  • May 18, 2026

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    The U.S. has imposed a travel ban on individuals from Ebola-impacted nations for the first time in response to an outbreak.

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    The entry ban applies to travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days.

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    American citizens and military members are exempt from the travel restrictions, as are individuals granted exemptions by Homeland Security.

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    The order is effective for 30 days and aims to prevent Ebola cases from entering the U.S. amid ongoing outbreaks.

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    The travel ban does not eliminate risks from travelers in transit hubs, as the Ebola virus has a 21-day incubation period.

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U.S. bans entry for travelers from Ebola-affected countries

  • by Annalisa Merelli

  • May 18, 2026

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