New Ebola travel restrictions go into effect
Key takeaways
- Previously, affected travelers were limited to entering through Dulles and Atlanta only under federal public health restrictions, where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S.
- Dulles first began accepting flights with exposed passengers after May 21, while Atlanta s airport took in flights after May 22.
- Under the screening process, travelers arriving from Congo, Uganda or South Sudan will complete a brief questionnaire about their recent travel and any potential exposure risks.
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All inbound passengers who have been to any of the three affected countries within the last 21 days can now enter through George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston for enhanced Ebola screenings, in addition to Washington Dulles International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Previously, affected travelers were limited to entering through Dulles and Atlanta only under federal public health restrictions, where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection were carrying out enhanced Ebola screenings in response to an ongoing outbreak in Central and East Africa.
Dulles first began accepting flights with exposed passengers after May 21, while Atlanta s airport took in flights after May 22.