The United States is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency. These measures include screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and the temporary suspension of visa services for those regions.
The Trump administration and the CDC have restricted entry for non-U.S. passport holders who have been in Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda within the past 21 days. These restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or government personnel overseas.
President Donald Trump expressed concern over the outbreak, though he stated that he believes it has been confined to Africa. The CDC reported on Monday that an American has tested positive for Ebola in Africa.
The latest developments have raised questions about the Trump administration's decisions to cut USAID and withdraw from the World Health Organization.