US plans mandatory Ebola attestation for air travelers from Nov. 3

Summary

The United States plans to require air travelers entering the country to attest that they have not visited the Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of the Congo in the past 21 days, tightening screening measures from November 3, according to a Hindustan Times report. The report describes the requirement as a plan, not yet a finalized rule.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   23 Oct 2026, 00:28 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that the US plans to require air travelers to attest they have not visited the Ebola-hit DRC in 21 days, with the tightened screening starting November 3.