US Blocks Citizens Returning From Congo Due to Ebola Risk
Summary
The US has banned American citizens in Congo from returning directly to the US due to the Ebola outbreak, requiring a 21-day stay in a third country before entry.
Key Points
- The Trump administration has banned American citizens in Congo from returning to the US via commercial flights due to Ebola risk.
- American citizens must spend at least 21 days in a third country before entering the US if they have been in Congo.
- Ebola cases in Congo have reached 1,926 with 702 deaths, signaling rapid spread of the virus.
- US officials confirmed American aid workers infected with Ebola, with patients receiving treatment abroad.
