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Acting CDC Director Details Ebola Precautions and Addresses COVID-19 Vaccine Trust Issues

03 June 2026 14:55

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.

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