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1. From the State Dept notice

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Thu May 21, 2026, 10:24 AM

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https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/global-events/worldwide-caution.html

Health Alert May 21, 2026
Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening

Event: As of May 21, 2026, all U.S.-bound American citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for enhanced screening.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at IAD in response to the Ebola outbreak.

The Dulles requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens and LPRs, who were present in those countries.

Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations.
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