Notice for all travelers: Ebola in DRC

Help your patients prepare for travel. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun exit screening at airports and key borders to help prevent the spread of Ebola to other areas. Exit screening may include checking travelers for signs and symptoms of Ebola-like illness and identifying people who may have been exposed to Ebola. Travelers should be prepared for airport exit screening before departing DRC; they should plan to arrive early and expect delays related to public health screening.

Learn more about the situation in DRC in our Ebola travel notice.

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