Photo: Shutterstock The United States has introduced new travel restrictions and enhanced health screening measures for passengers arriving from countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, while also renewing a worldwide security caution for Americans abroad.
As of May 21, 2026, all U.S.-bound American citizens and lawful permanent residents who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days before entering the United States must now arrive only through Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
According to the announcement, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) “will apply enhanced public health screening at IAD in response to the Ebola outbreak.”
Officials stressed that “the Dulles requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens and LPRs, who were present in those countries.”
Travelers have also been warned to prepare for possible operational disruptions. “Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations,” the advisory stated, urging passengers to contact airlines directly to confirm routes and schedules before traveling.
The updated measures come as health authorities continue monitoring Ebola-related developments in parts of Africa. Passengers arriving from affected countries are being advised to closely follow official guidance and cooperate with screening procedures upon arrival in the United States.