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HealthUS blocks Americans in DR Congo from immediate commercial flights home, citing Ebola

The United States has introduced restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The State Department says American citizens and nationals who were in the country within the previous 21 days cannot enter the United States on commercial aviation. The measure prevents people currently in the African country from immediately flying home through commercial services. US officials cited the outbreak as the reason for the restrictions.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-16 01:20Original

US blocks Americans in DR Congo from immediate commercial flights home, citing Ebola
US blocks Americans in DR Congo from immediate commercial flights home, citing EbolaHealth