US to screen for Ebola at airports, Trump says he’s concerned
The United States is enhancing measures to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from affected regions. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency. President Trump expressed concern over the situation, although officials assess the immediate risk to the US public as low.
- ▪The US is implementing airport screenings for travelers from outbreak-hit areas.
- ▪One American in the DRC has contracted Ebola and is being transported to Germany for treatment.
- ▪The CDC is collaborating with international partners to manage the outbreak and has mobilized $13 million in aid.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 4 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump 'Concerned' About Ebola Outbreak After American Tests Positive for Virus — TIME — Top
- ▪ U.S. to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in Democratic Republic of Congo infected — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected — South China Morning Post
- ▪ US announces airport screenings for Ebola virus — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ American contracted Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, CDC says — BBC News — World
- ▪ Ebola virus outbreak: American doctor infected while treating patients in Congo — Times of India — Top
- ▪ American doctor confirmed to have Ebola as Congo outbreak surpasses 300 suspected cases — New York Post
- ▪ US says American contracted Ebola in Congo as CDC announces new travel screening measures — The Guardian — World
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 07:15:00 +0800 |
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US to screen for Ebola at airports, Trump says he’s concernedSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA Congolese health worker screening a traveller at the Grande Barrier border following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 18. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 19, 2026, 07:15 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 07:15 AMWASHINGTON - The United States said on May 18 that it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travellers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services.The measures shared by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) come as the World Health Organization declared the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) an international health…
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