U.S. Steps Up Measures to Prevent Ebola Entry

The United States is intensifying efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the collaborative efforts of various agencies, including the CDC, to contain the crisis and implement entry restrictions for travelers from affected regions.

The United States is taking significant steps to prevent any Ebola cases from entering its territory, predominantly from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak has claimed approximately 220 lives and infected around 900 individuals, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday.

During a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump, Rubio made it clear that the U.S. will take all necessary measures to avoid the spread of Ebola within its borders. He highlighted the coordinated efforts of the State Department, Centers for Disease Control, HHS, and others to manage and contain the outbreak in affected areas.

In response to the outbreak, the CDC has imposed 30-day entry restrictions for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan who have been in these countries in the prior three weeks. This includes the screening of travelers at three major U.S. airports.