The Trump administration is implementing an expanded travel ban that blocks even US citizens and green card holders who have visited Ebola-affected regions in Africa from entering the country, instead planning to relocate them to Kenya. This comes as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to spread rapidly, with over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases. The CDC, already weakened by budget cuts and leadership vacancies, is struggling to implement enhanced airport screening measures.
Background
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the third largest recorded, with over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases. The World Health Organization has called for international support to control the outbreak.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 28, 2026 at 02:52 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10