Trump Blocks Congo, Uganda Travel After Ebola Kills 131 — Six Americans Exposed
Trump administration restricts non-US passport holders from Congo, Uganda, South Sudan for 30 days after Ebola outbreak kills 131. Six Americans exposed to virus.
The Trump administration imposed immediate travel restrictions Monday on non-U.S. passport holders coming from three African nations hit by an Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 131 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The 30-day emergency order blocks entry for anyone without U.S. passports who traveled to Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past three weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the restrictions take effect immediately alongside enhanced health screening for all travelers from affected regions.
Americans Exposed in Congo
At least six Americans were exposed to the Ebola virus while in Congo, according to sources from international aid organizations who spoke to CBS News. Officials could not confirm whether any of the Americans contracted the virus or if they remain in the country.
The travel ban exempts U.S. citizens, green card holders, and American service members. The CDC emphasized the outbreak poses a "low immediate risk" to the American public but warned it would monitor the situation closely.
We will continue to evaluate the evolving situation and may adjust public health measures as additional information becomes available.
Coordinated Response Launched
The agency announced it would work with airlines, international partners, and port-of-entry officials to identify people who may have been exposed to the virus. The World Health Organization confirmed the death toll from the latest Congo outbreak, marking another serious public health challenge for the region.
The restrictions represent the Trump administration's rapid response to contain potential spread before it reaches American soil. Unlike broader immigration policies, this order focuses specifically on recent travel history rather than nationality, allowing the administration to act quickly under public health authority.
The CDC will reassess the 30-day restrictions as more data emerges about transmission rates and containment efforts in the affected African nations.
