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You won’t be allowed to fly into the US without signing this
USA Today • • world
Key Points:
- Starting November 3, travelers flying to the U.S. must attest they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the past 21 days, due to the ongoing second-largest Ebola outbreak on record in the DRC.
- The attestation applies to nearly all travelers, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, crew members, and passengers on commercial, general aviation, and private flights; refusal to sign will result in denial of boarding.
- The 21-day period corresponds to the maximum incubation time for Ebola, and even transit through a DRC airport counts as being present in the country.
- The CDC warns that providing false information may lead to prosecution, fines, and imprisonment, while exemptions may be granted for humanitarian or government reasons with U.S. approval.
- The new rule follows the CDC’s caution despite no Ebola cases reported in the U.S., and comes alongside a Level 4 “Do not travel” advisory issued by the State Department for the DRC due to multiple security and health concerns.
