Washington, DC – The US State Department announced new restrictions on entry for US citizens who have visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days.
These restrictions are part of precautionary measures related to the health situation in the region.
Health and precautionary measures
The US. State Department said that these travelers will only be permitted entry
into the United States through Washington Dulles International Airport.
This is part of arrangements aimed at strengthening screening and health monitoring procedures for arrivals from the affected countries.
This step comes amid concerns related to the spread of infectious diseases in parts of Africa,
particularly following recent reports of Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
US. authorities explained that restricting entry through a specific airport is intended to facilitate health monitoring.
Furthermore, it will contribute to the more effective implementation of preventative protocols.
Fears of a wider spread of infection
US. health authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Central and East Africa in coordination with relevant international organizations.
This comes amid efforts to prevent the spread of the virus through international travel.
Authorities have also emphasized the importance of adhering to health guidelines and disclosing travel history upon arrival in the United States.
These measures follow the World Health Organization’s announcement of a rise in cases and deaths linked to
an outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
These measures come amid warnings about the risk of the virus spreading in densely populated border regions.
