Acting CDC Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya outlined U.S.
efforts to prevent Ebola cases from reaching the country, including a quarantine unit in Kenya and travel restrictions for non-U.S. passport holders from affected regions.
- The U.S. is establishing a quarantine unit in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa.
- Travelers from Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan must spend 21 days outside those countries before entering the U.S. - Bhattacharya confirmed zero Ebola cases in the U.S.
and said the country is ready for any potential cases. - He criticized COVID-19 vaccine mandates as political decisions that undermined public trust, while stating he does not believe there is a strong link between the COVID-19 vaccine and cancer.
The U.S. is also screening passengers from affected areas at four airports to ensure safety during the World Cup.