
Rare, Deadly Ebola Strain Spreads, Prompting Travel Bans and Screenings
A rare and deadly strain of Ebola is spreading, leading to increased travel bans and screenings in several countries, including the implementation of passenger screenings at JFK Airport. Worry is mounting across the DRC and Uganda as cases rise.
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J.F.K. Airport to Begin Screening Some Passengers for Ebola
The U.S. has begun rerouting travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda to select airports for enhanced health screenings, to identify those who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus.
By Karoun Demirjian
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