SynopsisUnited States is restricting travel from certain African nations to curb Ebola spread. Passengers from Uganda and South Sudan will undergo screening upon arrival. Travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo cannot board flights to the US. They must wait twenty-one days after leaving affected areas. Local authorities may impose further travel rules in outbreak provinces.AgenciesThe US is temporarily restricting travel for certain ​passengers who recently ​visited Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic ​of Congo (DRC) in an effort to reduce the risk of Ebola transmission.The measures are a part of US public health ‌protocols for travelers ⁠arriving ⁠from areas affected by Ebola.US ​citizens and US nationals who have been present in Uganda or ​South Sudan (and not present in DRC) within 21 days before arrival in the US will have their air ​travel routed through designated US airports ⁠for public ‌health entry screening, CDC guidelines said on ​Friday.Also Read: Akasa Air launches Akasa Elevate loyalty program to boost network expansionThe requirement applies even to passengers ⁠who only transited through Uganda or South Sudan on ​a connecting flight, the Centers for Disease ​Control and Prevention said.The agency said travelers, including US citizens and US nationals, who have been in DRC within 21 days before departure would not be allowed to board commercial flights with US ‌destinations.Those travelers should remain outside the US until 21 days have passed since they ​left ​DRC, it said.Also Read: Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate exploited Canada's student and work permits for criminal expansion, CBSA report revealsTravelers who have been in Ebola outbreak-affected provinces in DRC may face additional travel requirements imposed by local authorities before ​they are permitted to leave the country, according to CDC.If Ebola is suspected, patients will be transferred to a hospital for medical evaluation, isolation and care. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now