US Tightens Entry Rules for Travelers From 3 African Countries
Travelers have been warned to prepare for flight changes, delays or cancellations as airlines are expected to adjust schedules so as to comply with the new guidelines...
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The United States has implemented enhanced Ebola screening measures for travelers arriving from Uganda, DR Congo, and South Sudan. Effective May 21, all U.S.-bound individuals who have been in these countries within 21 days must enter exclusively through Washington Dulles International Airport for health checks.
- Travellers from DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days must enter the U.S. via Washington Dulles International Airport for enhanced public health screening.
- The U.S. Department of State issued the directive amid growing international concern over the Ebola outbreak.
- Over 500 people in Uganda and the DRC are suspected of contracting the virus, with more than 130 deaths reported.
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