The United States announced an Ebola-related attestation requirement for incoming air passengers
Starting at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 3, 2026, the US will require passengers on flights arriving from any foreign country to submit an attestation confirming they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the previous 21 days. Airlines must retain declarations for 42 days; passengers without one may be denied boarding.
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The CDC order, issued October 22 by Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brian Christine, takes effect for flights leaving foreign countries for the United States at or after 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 3. It applies to passengers arriving from any foreign country—not only Kenya or places affected by Ebola—and includes departures from U.S. pre-clearance ports. Travellers must attest, on paper or digitally, that they have not been physically present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the prior 21 days. Airlines must collect declarations and keep them for at least 42 days after arrival; passengers without a completed form may be refused boarding. The rule covers commercial, private and general-aviation aircraft landing in the U.S., including onward-transit passengers, but not overflights without a U.S. landing or arrivals by land or sea.
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- outlookindia.com — US Makes Ebola Attestation Mandatory for Air Travellers From November 3 | Outlook India
- streamlinefeed.co.ke — US Requires Ebola Travel Attestation From All Inbound Air Passengers
- kenyans.co.ke — U.S. Introduces Mandatory Ebola Travel Declaration for All Passengers - Kenyans.co.ke
- thekenyatimes.com — US Introduces New Ebola Travel Rules For Kenyans Flying Abroad
Verifier’s note
All four report the U.S. Ebola-related attestation requirement for inbound air passengers, including the declaration about recent presence in the DRC. Their timing and central claims are consistent with the proposed event.