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Ebola: What to Do After Travel
For Everyone
June 3, 2026
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What to know
Current outbreak
CDC is monitoring an outbreak of Ebola disease in areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
CDC is assessing travelers into the United States who have recently been in DRC or Uganda, as well as neighboring South Sudan, for symptoms of and possible exposure to Ebola. The full scope of the outbreak is rapidly evolving.
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About Ebola
Ebola virus spreads through direct contact with blood or body fluids (saliva, semen, sweat, feces, vomit, and others) of a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola disease. You can also get Ebola disease from contact with certain wild animals or their body fluids. Ebola virus can be spread by bats, nonhuman primates, and forest antelopes.
Current areas of concern for the outbreak
DRC: Whole country
Uganda: Kampala
What to do after travel
Steps to take
Your health department will follow up with you during the 21 days after you left the affected country. This follow-up is determined by whether you were in an area of concern during the previous 21 days and what you did there. Public health authorities may provide additional instructions for some travelers.
Keep in mind
While you are being monitored in the United States, if you plan to travel domestically or internationally, tell your health department before you travel.
CDC recommends that you remain in the United States and avoid international travel during the 21-day monitoring period. For more information visit Ebola and Bundibugyo Virus Frequently Asked Questions.
What to do if you get sick
If you develop signs or symptoms of Ebola disease:
Call a healthcare provider. Tell them your symptoms and that you were recently in a country with an Ebola outbreak. Calling ahead before going to a healthcare facility helps the facility prepare for your arrival, including contacting the health department and take any precautions needed.
Resources
Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas
About the Current Ebola Outbreak
History of Ebola Outbreaks
24-hour Health Department Contacts
https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/travel/index.html
Ebola: What to Do After Travel
For Everyone
June 3, 2026
Español
What to know
- CDC is responding to an outbreak of Ebola disease in areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
- CDC is assessing travelers into the United States who have recently been in DRC or Uganda, as well as neighboring South Sudan, for symptoms of and possible exposure to Ebola.
- CDC will provide travelers' information to their health departments for public health follow-up.
- People who traveled to the United States from one of these countries should watch their health for 21 days after they left and take steps if they get sick.
Current outbreak
CDC is monitoring an outbreak of Ebola disease in areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
CDC is assessing travelers into the United States who have recently been in DRC or Uganda, as well as neighboring South Sudan, for symptoms of and possible exposure to Ebola. The full scope of the outbreak is rapidly evolving.
Keep Reading Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation
About Ebola
Ebola virus spreads through direct contact with blood or body fluids (saliva, semen, sweat, feces, vomit, and others) of a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola disease. You can also get Ebola disease from contact with certain wild animals or their body fluids. Ebola virus can be spread by bats, nonhuman primates, and forest antelopes.
Current areas of concern for the outbreak
DRC: Whole country
Uganda: Kampala
What to do after travel
Steps to take
- If you have been in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan
Watch your health for 21 days after you left the country. - If you were in an area of concern (all of DRC or Kampala)
Take your temperature every day and again if you feel sick. - If you were in one of these countries but NOT in the area of concern
Take your temperature if you feel sick.
- Fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher) or feeling feverish
- Headache or body aches
- Rash
- Weakness or tiredness
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Unexplained bleeding or bruising (a late stage of illness)
Your health department will follow up with you during the 21 days after you left the affected country. This follow-up is determined by whether you were in an area of concern during the previous 21 days and what you did there. Public health authorities may provide additional instructions for some travelers.
Keep in mind
While you are being monitored in the United States, if you plan to travel domestically or internationally, tell your health department before you travel.
CDC recommends that you remain in the United States and avoid international travel during the 21-day monitoring period. For more information visit Ebola and Bundibugyo Virus Frequently Asked Questions.
What to do if you get sick
If you develop signs or symptoms of Ebola disease:
- Separate yourself from others (isolate).
- Call your local health department for advice about medical care. Tell the health department about your recent travel from a country with an Ebola outbreak and what your symptoms are so they can identify the best healthcare facility for you to go to, if needed. The health department can help the facility prepare to provide care for you and take any precautions needed. Follow all their instructions.
- Do not travel while sick. Travel only when you have been cleared by a doctor or health official.
Call a healthcare provider. Tell them your symptoms and that you were recently in a country with an Ebola outbreak. Calling ahead before going to a healthcare facility helps the facility prepare for your arrival, including contacting the health department and take any precautions needed.
Resources
Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas
About the Current Ebola Outbreak
History of Ebola Outbreaks
24-hour Health Department Contacts
https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/travel/index.html