Previously, the restrictions exempted U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawful permanent residents, even after federal authorities invoked emergency public health powers earlier this week.
The United States government has extended its temporary Ebola-related travel restrictions to include lawful permanent residents who recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent the deadly virus from entering the country.
The new measure, announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), affects green card holders who have been present in any of the three African countries within the last 21 days.
Previously, the restrictions exempted U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawful permanent residents, even after federal authorities invoked emergency public health powers earlier this week.
According to the CDC, the latest decision was taken after health officials concluded that broader restrictions were necessary to contain the spread of Ebola and protect public health infrastructure in the United States.
