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CDC expands Ebola screening to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport
health3 days ago

CDC expands Ebola screening to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport

The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its enhanced Ebola entry screening, creating a second U.S. entry point for travelers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Dulles International was designated earlier, and the program is part of a broader Ebola strategy that includes overseas exit screening, airline illness reporting, and post‑arrival monitoring. The WHO reports 82 confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC with seven deaths and hundreds of suspected cases; the Trump administration had recently banned non-citizens who had traveled to the affected countries from entering the United States.

via CNBC|
#airport-screening#cdc#ebola
US restricts green-card entry for travelers from Ebola-affected African nations
world3 days ago

US restricts green-card entry for travelers from Ebola-affected African nations

The United States issued a 30-day rule barring lawful permanent residents who have traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days from entering the U.S., expanding a prior ban that targeted only non-citizens. The policy aims to limit Ebola importation and is paired with expanded screening at Atlanta's airport in addition to existing checks at Dulles. U.S. citizens from the affected countries can still enter, with officials arguing the measure balances public health needs against emergency-resource constraints amid ongoing outbreaks and international risk assessments by WHO and Africa CDC.

via The Guardian|
#cdc#ebola#green-card
Congo Ebola Outbreak Seen as Low Risk to the U.S., Experts Say
health3 days ago

Congo Ebola Outbreak Seen as Low Risk to the U.S., Experts Say

Despite a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, U.S. experts say the risk to the United States is low because Ebola spreads via body fluids, not by air, and people are typically contagious only when seriously ill. Highest risk is to family and healthcare workers; past cases show limited transmission. The U.S. has implemented travel restrictions for travelers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, but experts argue such bans are not scientifically warranted and may hinder outbreak response.

via CIDRAP|
#drc#ebola#health
Ebola travel ban under fire as experts warn it could undermine outbreak response
global-health5 days ago

Ebola travel ban under fire as experts warn it could undermine outbreak response

Critics argue that a U.S. travel ban on travelers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan during the Ebola outbreak could impede response efforts and disrupt humanitarian work; Africa CDC warns that generalized border closures are not a solution and may worsen the outbreak by driving movement to unmonitored routes, while noting there are no vaccines or treatments for the Bundibugyo strain and urging investment in outbreak control at the source rather than travel bans.

via The Guardian|
#africa-cdc#ebola#global-health
Air France Detroit flight diverted to Montreal amid Ebola-entry restrictions
world5 days ago

Air France Detroit flight diverted to Montreal amid Ebola-entry restrictions

An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger who had recently been in Ebola-affected East Africa was blocked from entering the United States under new entry rules; the traveler was escorted off in Montreal and the flight resumed to Detroit with no medical emergency reported. The move comes amid a 30-day U.S. travel ban on non-U.S. passport holders from the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda and enhanced screening for those arriving from those countries, as WHO monitors an Ebola outbreak with dozens of confirmed cases and deaths.

via CityNews Montreal|
#airline-diversion#ebola#travel-ban
American Evacuated for Ebola Care as Congo Outbreak Escalates
health8 days ago

American Evacuated for Ebola Care as Congo Outbreak Escalates

An American doctor treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola and is being evacuated to Germany for treatment as the Congo outbreak grows, with at least 100 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases. The CDC is evacuating exposed Americans, the US has imposed Title 42 travel restrictions on travelers from affected countries, and the WHO has declared the outbreak an international emergency; the current Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccines or therapies.

via BBC|
#cdc#dr-congo#ebola
world2 months ago

Trump brushes Iran’s World Cup participation off as visa and security tensions rise

In an exclusive POLITICO interview, Donald Trump says he really doesn’t care whether Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, as Tehran faces a regional conflict and visa-policy questions over entry for officials and players, with Iran absent from FIFA’s Atlanta planning meetings amid security concerns and U.S. travel-ban exemptions for World Cup teams.

via Politico|
#fifa#iran#travel-ban
World Cup vows inclusive participation despite US-Iran tensions
sports2 months ago

World Cup vows inclusive participation despite US-Iran tensions

FIFA says it will stage a safe World Cup with all qualified teams taking part, emphasizing that everybody participating remains the aim as tensions rise after U.S. airstrikes on Iran; Iran qualified for a fourth consecutive World Cup and will play group matches in the United States, with FIFA monitoring developments and reiterating the goal of full participation amid visa and security considerations.

via The New York Times|
#fifa#iran#sports
Rhode Island lifts travel ban after historic nor'easter dumps record snow
weather3 months ago

Rhode Island lifts travel ban after historic nor'easter dumps record snow

Rhode Island lifted its statewide travel ban at noon after a historic nor'easter dumped record snowfall statewide, with up to 37.9 inches reported at T.F. Green Airport and mutual aid on the way to assist road crews; one death was linked to carbon monoxide poisoning from a car, and officials urged residents to stay home to help crews clear the roads.

via NBC Boston|
#governor-mckee#noreaster#rhode-island
Rhode Island Ends Travel Ban as Blizzard Cleanup Moves Forward
local3 months ago

Rhode Island Ends Travel Ban as Blizzard Cleanup Moves Forward

Rhode Island ended the travel ban at noon after a historic blizzard, but officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel as cleanup continues. The National Guard aided warming centers and outreach, mutual aid was requested for heavy equipment, and Rhode Island Energy reported more than 400 crews and 1,400 personnel working to restore power, a process that could take 72 hours or longer in some areas, with hundreds of disabled vehicles and crashes logged.

via WJAR|
#blizzard#dan-mckee#local
politics3 months ago

Healey Lifts Blizzard Emergency for Most Mass. Counties, Expands Vineyard Travel Ban

Gov. Maura Healey partially lifts the blizzard state of emergency for Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties, while the emergency remains in effect elsewhere. The travel ban is extended to Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard) in addition to Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable. An extra 150 Massachusetts National Guard members are activated for storm response, and non-emergency state employees are advised not to report to work on Feb. 24; numerous exemptions apply for essential personnel and critical operations.

via Mass.gov|
#healey#marthas-vineyard#massachusetts
public-safety3 months ago

Massachusetts Declares Immediate Travel Ban for South Coast Amid Blizzard

Governor Healey signed an executive order banning non-essential motor vehicle travel in Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable counties due to dangerous snow and road conditions, with the Mass Pike speed reduced to 40 mph; exemptions cover essential workers and critical services, and the ban will be lifted when MassDOT determines conditions are safe, as the department redeploys snow removal resources and statewide highway service is expected to remain limited for an extended period.

via Mass.gov|
#blizzard#massachusetts#massdot