Order Under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act Continuing the Suspension of the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists
What happened
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is extending an order, issued on July 13, 2026, to suspend the right to introduce certain persons from countries experiencing an outbreak of a quarantinable communicable disease. This order, signed by Donald Trump and effective until August 12, 2026, concerns people present in specified countries during the last 21 days.
Why it matters
This policy aims to reduce the risk of a quarantinable communicable disease, like Ebola, entering the United States. It specifically impacts individuals who have recently been in certain countries facing such health crises.
Who it affects
- ›Certain persons from countries with disease outbreaks
- ›People who departed specified countries within 21 days
- ›Lawful permanent residents (LPRs)
- ›Travelers from the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan
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