The United States is tightening prevention measures following the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
An official announcement stated that the US Department of Homeland Security has imposed new restrictions, under which US citizens and citizens of the country who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 21 days prior to their flight will not be allowed to board commercial flights bound for the United States.
According to the guidelines, any American citizen or U.S. national who has been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is required to remain outside the country for 21 days before being allowed to enter the United States.
The decision was made following the Ebola outbreak in the country, and as part of preventive measures designed to reduce the risk of importing cases of infection into the United States.
US authorities recommend that travelers check the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) before planning travel to or returning from areas affected by the outbreak.
As a reminder, before the World Cup 2026 kicked off, Canada, the United States, and Mexico announced harmonized Ebola screening measures to protect travelers and fans.