U.S. to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
The US government has implemented a travel ban for citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a significant Ebola outbreak. Travelers must now undergo a 21-day quarantine in a third country before entering the US.
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This reflects the intersection of public health crises and international travel policy during a viral outbreak.
The Trump administration on Monday (July 13, 2026) said it is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from travelling to the U.S. on commercial flights, according to a White House official.
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