United States expands Ebola screenings at major airports
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection, has launched expanded mandatory public health entry screenings at three major international airports in response to a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in East and Central Africa. Effective immediately, all passengers who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the previous 21 days must enter the United States through Washington Dulles, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, or Houston George Bush Intercontinental. Airlines have been ordered to reroute affected travelers, who are then escorted to dedicated quarantine and screening zones upon arrival.
Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Recent weeks Ebola outbreak accelerates in Africa
- Recently CDC and DHS coordinate response measures
- Recently U.S. designates three screening airports
- Recently Airlines instructed to rebook affected passengers
- Upon arrival Passengers routed to separate areas
- Upon arrival Federal officers escort screened travelers
- Immediately New quarantine and screening zones established
Why This Matters to You
Your travel plans might be affected if you've recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan. You'll now have to enter the U.S. through specific airports. There, you'll be escorted to quarantine and screening zones. Check your flight status and be prepared for potential reroutes.
The Bottom Line
This is a serious effort to prevent Ebola from spreading in the U.S. It's about public health safety, not fear. If you know someone traveling from these regions, remind them about the new protocols. Worth forwarding if you have friends or family in affected areas.
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