CDC issues travel restrictions as Ebola spreads in Congo and Uganda

Published May 18, 2026 6:45pm ET | Updated May 18, 2026 6:45pm ET



The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday imposed new travel restrictions and enhanced screening measures for travelers from parts of Central and East Africa as health officials race to contain a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The CDC said it is invoking a Title 42 public health order to temporarily suspend entry for some non-U.S. travelers who have recently been in Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, while increasing monitoring for others arriving from the region.

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