The Trump administration announced on July 14, 2026, that US citizens currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are prohibited from returning to the United States due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak. Those affected include Americans who have recently traveled to the DRC and have been placed on a 'do-not-board' list. They must spend 21 days in a third country before being allowed to return. This decision, made under Title 49 transportation authority, has already impacted approximately two dozen Americans who were scheduled to fly home. It is currently unclear whether this restriction also applies to government employees, including those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who are working in the DRC.
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US Citizens in Congo Barred from Returning Amid Ebola Outbreak
On July 14, 2026, the Trump administration barred US citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from returning to the US due to an Ebola outbreak. Affected individuals must spend 21 days in a third country before being allowed to travel back.
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Trump admin puts Americans in Congo on "do-not-board" list, barring return
US Citizens in Congo Barred from Returning Amid Ebola Outbreak