JAKARTA - The United States temporarily prohibits citizens of Africa, especially from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, from entering American territory within 21 days before their arrival, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"The CDC issued instructions regarding the suspension of entry into the United States for foreign nationals who are in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan within 21 days before arrival," said the CDC, quoted by ANTARA from Sputnik, Friday, May 22.
The restrictions are in place for 30 days, after which the CDC will decide whether to extend or lift the policy.
US citizens and green card holders are allowed to enter, but still have to undergo stricter checks. Green card holders are people who have official permanent residence permits in the US.
According to the US Department of Homeland Security, they must be directed to Washington-Dulles International Airport.
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda to be in a state of emergency and a threat to other countries.
The latest data from the Congolese authorities recorded 131 deaths from the virus. The Ebola outbreak in Congo previously ended in October 2025.
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