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CDC's Traveler Surveillance Hits One Million Participants

2/2/2026

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program surpassed one million participants.
The milestone strengthens the United States' ability to detect and respond to border health threats, per HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill.
Launched in 2021, the program collects anonymous samples from international travelers at select airports for early insights.
The program has yielded findings such as the early detection of influenza H3N2 subclade K.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program surpassed one million participants.
The milestone strengthens the United States' ability to detect and respond to border health threats, per HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill.
Launched in 2021, the program collects anonymous samples from international travelers at select airports for early insights.
The program has yielded findings such as the early detection of influenza H3N2 subclade K.