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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
World
Melody Schreiber

US curbs on travelers exposed to deadly viruses may infringe rights and deter volunteers

emergency vehicles drive through a street at night
A convoy of emergency vehicles transports the family of a US national, who tested positive for Ebola in Congo, to the Charité hospital in Berlin on Wednesday. Photograph: Sven Kaeuler/dpa/AP

The US is imposing strict restrictions on American travelers who have been exposed in dual Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks in ways that experts say could run counter to their legal rights and affect who will volunteer in future public health crises globally.

The latest restrictions highlight officials’ previous rhetoric on public health measures and their attempts to contain outbreaks now, including reported opposition from the White House to Americans returning home.

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