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

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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.