U.S. imposes 30‑day travel ban on travelers from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan amid Ebola outbreak

The CDC announced a new order that bars anyone who has been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days from entering the United States.

The restriction, which will remain in place for 30 days, is the first travel ban the U.S. has issued in response to an Ebola outbreak.

Health officials noted that an American doctor who treated Ebola patients has been confirmed infected, underscoring the urgency of the measure.

The ban is part of broader efforts to contain the virus while authorities continue to monitor the situation and coordinate with international partners.