The United States has announced enhanced Ebola screening measures and updated public health-related travel restrictions for passengers arriving from parts of East and Central Africa amid concerns surrounding the ongoing outbreak.The move came after the World Health Organization warned earlier on Friday, AMy 22 that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was “spreading rapidly,” raising the national risk level to “very high,” while keeping the global risk assessment low.In a public health alert issued on May 22, the U.S. Department of State warned that US-bound American citizens and lawful permanent residents who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan will now face mandatory entry restrictions and enhanced screening procedures at select airports.According to the advisory shared by the State Department’s TravelGov account, travelers who have been present in any of the three countries within 21 days before arriving in the United States will only be allowed to enter through designated airports equipped for enhanced Ebola screening.— TravelGov (@TravelGov) The new measures apply to all passengers covered under the advisory, including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Officials also warned travelers to prepare for possible flight disruptions, rerouting, or cancellations. According to the CDC, there are currently no Ebola cases linked to this outbreak in the US, and there is still little risk to the general public.Which US airports will handle enhanced Ebola screening?The advisory states that travelers from the affected countries must enter the United States through the following airports:Washington Dulles International Airport for flights arriving after 11:59 p.m. on May 21, 2026Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for flights arriving after 11:59 p.m. on May 22, 2026George Bush Intercontinental Airport for flights departing after 11:59 p.m. on May 26, 2026The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will oversee the enhanced public health screening process.What travelers have been told to doUS authorities have urged travelers planning to enter the country from the affected regions to contact airlines immediately to confirm routes and flight schedules.The State Department also advised travelers to review updated CDC guidance, Homeland Security alerts, and consular information related to the Ebola outbreak before beginning their journey.Passengers were additionally encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates connected to the outbreak and travel changes.