Incident Details
The United States issued a new directive on October 6 for travelers from Uganda. Due to the recent Ebola outbreak in Uganda, travelers will now be directed to several airports to be screened for signs of the virus. These airports are: Washington-Dulles International; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta; Newark Liberty International; JFK International; Chicago-O’Hare International. While there are no known Ebola cases in the US, medical officials are remaining alert.
Traveler Safety
Travelers are advised to follow all official directives and travel to one of these airports. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness. Monitor the incident via local sources.
