# Deadly disease sparks new CDC rule for US-bound flyers as major airlines seek delay

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/deadly-disease-sparks-new-cdc-rule-for-us-bound-flyers-as-major-airlines-seek-delay/
- Published: 2026-10-29T22:16:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T00:04:22+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/deadly-disease-sparks-new-cdc-rule-us-bound-flyers-major-airlines-seek-delay
- Topics: Americas, Business, Culture, Health, Markets, Medicine, Travel, World

## Key points

- US-bound flyers must declare recent travel to the DRC from 3 November.
- Airlines say they need more time to implement the rule.
- Anyone recently in the DRC cannot board without an exemption.

## Summary

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will require passengers on international flights to the United States to confirm they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the previous 21 days. The measure is intended to reduce the risk of Ebola entering the country, but airline groups say the broad requirement is being introduced too quickly and have asked for more time.

From 3 November, passengers must submit a paper or digital statement before boarding, including those who have not visited the DRC; airlines must retain forms for at least 42 days after arrival. Anyone who has been in the DRC during the 21-day period, even only in transit, cannot board a US-bound flight without a government exemption. Airlines for America and the International Air Transport Association have sought a delay, while Airlines for America has also requested exemptions for crew and US military charter flights.

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