CDC to Require Ebola Attestation for Inbound Flyers (paddleyourownkanoo.com)

The CDC will require all international air travelers to the United States, regardless of nationality, to sign a digital or paper attestation that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the previous 21 days, effective November 3, 2026. Airlines must verify the paperwork before boarding, and false statements may bring criminal fines and imprisonment. As of October 21, the outbreak has produced 9,735 reported cases and 4,690 confirmed deaths, with travelers from Uganda or South Sudan restricted to Washington Dulles, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, and New York JFK.