U.S. Issues New Ebola Travel Restrictions

BreakingBusinessU.S. Issues New Ebola Travel RestrictionsByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 11:10am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineAmerican health and travel agencies on Monday instituted new travel restrictions surrounding an Ebola outbreak in Africa that has killed at least 100 people and triggered evacuation efforts for Americans in the Democratic Republic of Congo who may have been exposed to the disease. A hospital visitor in Democratic Republic of Congo is screened for symptoms. AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Homeland Security said as of Monday they will start to implement enhanced public health screening and traveler monitoring for people arriving from areas affected by the Ebola outbreak. Travelers without U.S. passports may be turned away if they’ve been in Uganda, Congo or South Sudan in the last 21 days, the agencies said. This is a developing story and will be updated. Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video