CDC Quietly Preps 2026 Border Pause for Mystery Diseases
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting May 18, 2026, the CDC is pausing entry for certain travelers from countries with contagious disease outbreaks for 30 days to keep everyone safer. This affects people who have been in those countries within the last 21 days. You’ve got until June 22, 2026, to share your thoughts on this temporary health move—no cost changes, just a health shield in action!
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30-Day Pause on Entry from Three Countries
Starting May 18, 2026, the CDC suspended entry for certain noncitizen travelers who departed from or were present in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan during the last 21 days. The suspension lasts 30 days from May 18, 2026 and is intended to reduce the risk of importing Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus strain).
Specific Exceptions Preserve Entry Rights
The Order does not apply to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents. It also excepts members of the U.S. armed forces and associated personnel, U.S. government personnel serving overseas (and their spouses and children) subject to required assurances, persons excepted by customs officers with supervisor approval, and noncitizens admitted through a DHS-approved process that includes mitigation protocols.
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