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US requires air passengers to attest they haven’t visited Ebola-hit DRC

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Briefings

The United States mandates that all air passengers traveling to the US must sign a statement confirming they have not visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicenter of a deadly Ebola outbreak. This rule, effective Tuesday, was implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent potential disease transmission. The evidence indicates a new travel restriction policy targeting a specific region known for a severe health crisis.

Key points

• US-bound air passengers must sign a statement confirming they have not visited the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented this rule effective Tuesday to prevent potential disease transmission.

Context

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the epicenter of a deadly Ebola outbreak, and the US requires air passengers to attest they haven't visited there. This is a new travel restriction policy targeting a specific region known for a severe health crisis.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single sentence stating the rule's existence and date. It does not specify the number of passengers affected, the exact timeline of the outbreak, or the specific health outcomes observed in the region.

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