US temporarily bans green-card holders from entering country from African nations Order aimed at preventing spread of Ebola to US affects travelers who have visited three countries in last 21 days The Guardian - US · May 23
NYC Defied Washington and Rejoined the WHO — Here's What That Really Means While the federal government formally cut ties with the World Health Organization, New York City quietly signed back up through a side door. No congressional vote. No public debate. Just a press release. Medical Daily · May 23
White House pauses removal of detainees to DRC as Ebola outbreak widens But Trump administration will not return detainees deported to third countries in disease-stricken region The Guardian - US · May 23
Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at the hospital in Omaha The Independent UK · May 22
Measles Is Back in Manhattan — And Officials Won't Tell You Everywhere You Were Exposed An unvaccinated traveler dined in Hell's Kitchen, visited a performance venue, and walked into multiple healthcare facilities. The city named one location. New Yorkers are still waiting on the rest. Medical Daily · May 22
US redirects travelers from Ebola-affected countries to one airport for screening America is now directing travelers from Ebola-hit nations to Washington Dulles International Airport for health checks. This new rule applies to those who visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan recently. Passengers will undergo temperature checks and answer questions about their travel history. Contact tracing details will… The Economic Times · May 22
Ex CDC head warns Ebola outbreak will become a ‘very significant pandemic’ An aid group has said Trump administration health cuts contributed to the slow detection of the outbreak The Independent UK · May 22
Ebola Outbreak 2026 Update: Former CDC Director Warns It Could 'Become a Very Significant Pandemic' The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising global alarm, with experts warning of potential international spread. Urgent measures are needed to prevent a pandemic. International Business Times UK · May 22
Mid-Air Ebola Scare: US Rejects Passenger Flight From Congo, Plane Diverted to Canada A Detroit-bound flight was diverted to Canada after a passenger from Congo boarded despite US Ebola travel restrictions, highlighting global responses to the outbreak. International Business Times UK · May 21
Aging Parents Often Hide These 5 Infection Symptoms — Here’s What To Watch For Many adult children assume they would immediately recognize when an aging parent is seriously sick. In reality, infections in older adults often look very different... Saving Advice · May 21
Ebola: US ban on travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan ‘not the solution’ Africa CDC says restrictions could increase public health risks and highlight ‘deeper structural injustice’ in global health The Guardian - UK · May 21
New Ebola Travel Rules: Americans Can Return Through Dulles, But Some Tourists May Be Barred The United States has announced new emergency travel restrictions for Americans and lawful permanent residents arriving from countries affected by the latest Ebola outbreak, requiring them to enter the country exclusively through Washington Dulles International Airport for enhanced health screenings. Latin Times · May 21
Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions The Guardian - US · May 21
US curbs on travelers exposed to deadly viruses may infringe rights and deter volunteers Strict restrictions on Americans with exposure to Ebola and hantavirus highlight officials’ previous rhetoric on public health measures The Guardian - US · May 21
Latin Times · May 21 Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Raises Concerns for DR Congo Soccer Team with World cup Matches in Guadalajara, Houston and Atlanta FIFA said it is "aware of and monitoring the situation" and is in close contact with the Congolese federation to ensure the team receives updated medical and security guidance.
The Guardian - US · May 21 US is ‘simply choosing not to stop’ Ebola outbreak after massive public health cuts, experts say Hundreds of cases reported in the DRC after USAID has been dismantled and key scientific research canceled
Salon · May 20 Ebola outbreak is a US failure America didn't cause these diseases. But Trump’s cuts to public health have put the world at risk
International Business Times UK · May 19 Hantavirus Outbreak Update: Two US Passengers From Cruise Ship Quarantined, Additional Cases Reported Across Three Countries Health authorities are monitoring hantavirus exposure after US cruise passengers were quarantined. Cases are suspected in France, Spain, and Canada, prompting surveillance and quarantine measures.
AAP · May 19 Two US hantavirus cruise passengers hit with quarantine Two US passengers who were on the cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak have been ordered to stay in quarantine in a hospital in Nebraska.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Houston Prepares to Host DR Congo's World Cup Team Amid Ebola Outbreak: CDC Says Health Risk Remains Low to Americans Houston prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting DR Congo's team amid Ebola outbreak concerns. Authorities ensure public health safety with enhanced screening and preparedness measures.
The Guardian - US · May 19 Rubio criticizes WHO’s Ebola response as US continues sweeping public health cuts US secretary of state says WHO was ‘a little late’ in identifying deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda
The Independent UK · May 19 US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska
The Times of India · May 19 Do not travel for any reason: US Ebola alert for Congo, South Sudan, Uganda; level 3 alert for Rwanda The US Department of State issued a level 4 alert for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, or Uganda, urging Americans not to travel to either of these countries for any reason, considering the Ebola outbreak. For Rwanda, the department issued a level 3 alert asking Americans…
Whats Hot · May 19 US Imposes Travel Ban Amid Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Africa The United States has announced a temporary entry ban on foreign travellers who have recently visited three African nations at the centre of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. The move comes as health officials race to contain the deadly virus, which has already claimed more than 100 lives.
The Guardian - UK · May 19 Ebola in the DRC needs the world’s attention now – if your neighbour’s house is on fire, you don’t wait and watch In the interconnected world we live in the west can’t afford to turn away, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh