USA tightens entry procedures. Mandatory declaration regarding Ebola

New rules from the CDC took effect on November 3, requiring passengers flying to the U.S. to declare if they have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the past 21 days. Airlines must collect these declarations, which can be done electronically or verbally. Passengers who have been in the DRC are prohibited from boarding flights to the U.S., including those who only transited through DRC. The CDC emphasizes that providing false information can lead to serious legal consequences. These measures aim to prevent the spread of Ebola, although the overall risk to the U.S. population remains low.