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Houston launches Ebola airport screening amid World Cup

5/28/2026

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Houston Screens Ebola

Houston began Ebola screenings at Bush Intercontinental Airport for travelers from Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Uganda, screenings starting 11:59 p.m. Tuesday and running for 28 days.
Staff ask fever, vomiting, nausea, bleeding, and a “no” answer clears customs while a “yes” triggers evaluation.
Dr. Theresa Tran warned measles and diseases pose a greater risk than Ebola.
Travelers visited regions 21 days ago will be barred as World Cup nears.

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CDC Designates Airport

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) selected Bush Airport for biocontainment proximity and post-2014 Ebola upgrades.
Mayor John Whitmire said agencies will manage travelers until they leave airport.
A platform uploads, letting Harris County Public Health and Texas State Health Services run a 21-day follow-up.
Non-U.S. citizens are barred.
U.S. citizens and residents must use three airports, and may be transported by EMS to hospitals with isolation units.

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Houston Screens Ebola

Houston began Ebola screenings at Bush Intercontinental Airport for travelers from Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Uganda, screenings starting 11:59 p.m. Tuesday and running for 28 days.
Staff ask fever, vomiting, nausea, bleeding, and a “no” answer clears customs while a “yes” triggers evaluation.
Dr. Theresa Tran warned measles and diseases pose a greater risk than Ebola.
Travelers visited regions 21 days ago will be barred as World Cup nears.

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