US CDC Issues Interim Final Rule to Suspend Entry of Persons from Ebola-Affected Countries (govinfo.gov)

• CDC amends foreign quarantine regulations to allow suspension of entry from countries with Ebola outbreaks
• Targets Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC, Uganda, South Sudan
• Removes lawful permanent resident exception from suspension authority
• Cites hundreds of suspected cases in DRC Ituri Province and imported cases in Uganda
• No approved vaccines or specific antivirals for Bundibugyo virus
• Rule effective May 22, 2026; comments due June 26, 2026; expires in six months unless extended

"The US CDC issued an interim final rule amending Foreign Quarantine Regulations to allow the HHS Secretary to suspend introduction of persons from countries with communicable disease outbreaks, specifically targeting the 2026 Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo virus) in DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The rule, effective May 22, 2026, removes an exception for lawful permanent residents, allowing CDC to more efficiently restrict entry of non-US citizens/nationals from designated countries. The outbreak has caused hundreds of suspected cases in DRC's Ituri Province and imported cases in Uganda. No approved vaccines or specific antivirals exist for Bundibugyo virus. Comments are due June 26, 2026; rule expires in six months unless extended."