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Worldwide Caution
Health Alert May 22, 2026
Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening
Event: U.S.-bound American citizens 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 the following airports for enhanced screening:
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for flights after 11:59 PM on May 21, 2026
- Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for flights after 11:59 PM on May 22, 2026
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, (IAH), Houston, for flights departing after 11:59 PM on May 26, 2026
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 the above listed airports in response to the Ebola outbreak.
This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, who were present in those countries.
Please be prepared for flight changes or cancellations.
Actions to take:
- Read the Modification of List of Designated Airports Regarding Arrival Restrictions.
- Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.
- Review the Department of Homeland Security Alert on Enhanced Ebola Screening.
- Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak.
- If you are planning to travel to the United States, contact your airline to confirm your flight and route.
- You may also contact the State Department – Consular Affairs:
- Phone: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates.
Security Alert March 22, 2026
March 22, 2026 - The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.
Location: Worldwide
Event: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions. U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted. Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world.
Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security alerts and follow the "U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens" channel on WhatsApp or @TravelGov on X. When planning travel, carefully read the Travel Advisory and detailed information for your destination, and any recent alerts at travel.state.gov/destination.