US CDC issues amended order suspending entry from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan due to Ebola outbreak (public-inspection.federalregister.gov)

• CDC issued an amended suspension of entry for 30 days starting May 22, 2026.
• Applies to persons from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan with presence in last 21 days.
• Outbreak is caused by Bundibugyo virus; no approved vaccines or specific treatments.
• Lawful permanent residents are no longer exempt from the suspension.
• Exceptions for US citizens, military, and humanitarian cases with approval.

"The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an amended order on May 22, 2026, suspending the introduction of certain persons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan for 30 days, due to the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The order applies to individuals who have been in these countries in the last 21 days, including lawful permanent residents, with exceptions for US citizens, military personnel, and humanitarian cases. The measure aims to prevent introduction of Ebola into the United States while allowing time for a risk assessment."