U.S. health officials are concerned about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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July 14, 2026 / 10:13 AM EDT
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US Restricts Direct Return Of US Citizens From Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
US plans to bar its citizens in Congo from flying home directly amid Ebola outbreak
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US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
Trump Administration Restricts US Arrivals from Congo Over Ebola Concerns - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
U.S. restricts travel for citizens in Congo amid escalating Ebola outbreak, requiring 21-day wait in a third country.
WASHINGTON: The United States said Wednesday it was instituting a “Do Not Board” order for American citizens who have traveled to…
The restrictions, issued by the CDC, also apply to some travelers from Uganda and South Sudan
American citizens in Congo face travel restrictions to the United States. This new order requires a 21-day stay in a third…
...around 24 Americans had been set to board flights to the United States after having been in Congo before the prohibition began.
The US has implemented restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which prevent American…
