Ebola screening added to America’s busiest airport as US prepares to face outbreak
There are no confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola currently reported in the U.S. and the risk to the general population remains very low.
Mason Reed 
As federal health officials ramp up efforts to manage the threat of a new Ebola outbreak, travelers returning from affected regions now face mandatory screening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Expanded Screening Protocols
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hartsfield-Jackson is utilizing established procedures to evaluate passengers, building on experience from previous health screening operations. This site joins Washington’s Dulles International Airport, which began these measures last week, while George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is slated to initiate its own screening process this coming Tuesday.
These measures are strictly mandatory for all citizens and permanent residents arriving in the U.S. after traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan. Beyond these arrival screenings, the CDC’s comprehensive strategy includes rigorous overseas exit screenings, mandatory airline illness reporting, and ongoing public health monitoring after passengers reach the United States.
Regulatory Updates and Current Situation
In addition to these screening requirements, the Trump administration recently implemented a travel ban, prohibiting entry for non-citizens who have visited the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the last few weeks.
The urgency of these measures follows reports from Congolese health authorities, who documented 904 suspected cases of the virus and 119 suspected deaths. Despite the global concern, 205focus.com notes that there are currently no confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola within the United States, and the risk to the general public remains very low.
