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CDC Halts Ebola Entry for Travelers

CDC Halts Ebola Entry for Travelers

Published 2 days, 12 hours ago
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CDC Imposes Travel Restrictions, Steps Up Ebola Screening; U.S. Citizens Exempt

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has implemented a 30-day ban on non-U.S. travelers entering the country from Ebola-affected regions. This measure follows an Americans Ebola diagnosis after exposure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The CDC is also enhancing screening and monitoring for arrivals from outbreak zones. Despite the risk, the agency maintains its low for the general public. The Bundibugyo strain, causing the current outbreak, has no approved vaccines or treatments, with a fatality rate between 30-50%.

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