The facts
The CDC issued its order on 22 October and amended it on 28 October; it takes effect at 11:59 p.m. EST on 3 November and is scheduled to end at 11:59 p.m. EST on 18 December. [1][2]
People arriving in the United States on aircraft from foreign countries must attest whether they were in the DRC during the prior 21 days; the order also covers connecting itineraries, subject to listed exceptions. [2][3]
Aircraft operators must check the attestations before boarding and retain records for 42 days; the amended order clarified crew are included. [2][4]
The CDC describes the order as a temporary measure related to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC; Reuters reported no U.S. Ebola cases when the original order was announced. [1][3]
Still unconfirmed
- The order may be amended or extended; its scheduled end date is 18 December unless changed.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 1 Nov 2026, 21:22 UTC.
- Order requiring Ebola attestation for air passengers
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Primary source · 22 Oct 2026
Opened CDC order page, last updated Oct. 30; outlines the arrival attestation and order period.
- Amended Order: Requirement for attestation related to Ebola disease
Federal Register · Primary source · 28 Oct 2026
Opened amended order, issued Oct. 28; specifies scope, 21-day DRC lookback, start/end times, exceptions, crew and 42-day record retention.
- US to impose Ebola attestation requirement for international air passengers
Reuters, via Investing.com · Reporting · 22 Oct 2026
Opened Reuters report on the original announcement, scope and Ebola situation at that time.
- US CDC issues Ebola form mandate
Aviation International News · Reporting · 27 Oct 2026
Opened aviation-industry reporting on airline/operator verification and retention duties, including business and private aviation.