U.S. Department of State Routes Flights with Recent Ebola Travelers to Dulles for Screening
The U.S. Department of State issued a notice directing flights carrying American passengers who recently visited countries affected by the Ebola outbreak to Dulles International Airport. The measure requires enhanced screening upon arrival.
koreaherald.comU.S. Department of State directed all flights carrying American passengers who have recently visited countries impacted by the Ebola outbreak to Dulles International Airport for enhanced screening. The directive was posted in a notice on Thursday. S. airports.
The enhanced screening will occur after the flights arrive at Dulles International Airport. The measure focuses on passengers who have visited countries with active Ebola cases. No additional details on the duration of the directive or specific screening methods were included in the notice.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Flights carrying qualifying passengers must reroute to Dulles International Airport.
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Passengers will undergo additional health screening upon arrival.
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