Federal Register #2026-12790

CDC Order Suspending Entry from Countries with Quarantinable Communicable Diseases

This CDC order addresses public health entry restrictions for persons from countries with outbreaks of quarantinable communicable diseases. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - OEMs and Vendors: - CDC is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are involved - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Suspension of entry applies to persons who have been in specified countries with outbreaks (e.g., Ebola) within the preceding 21 days - Exceptions include U.S. citizens, nationals, military personnel, government employees, and other classes as determined by the CDC Director - The order is regulatory and intended to prevent the importation and spread of communicable diseases - No procurement activity or contract opportunity is present

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued an order under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act to continue the suspension of the right to introduce certain persons from countries with outbreaks of quarantinable communicable diseases. The order was issued on June 21, 2026, and remains in effect through July 21, 2026. The order aims to prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases into the United States by restricting entry of persons who have been in specified countries during the last 21 days. Comments on the order are accepted until July 10, 2026.

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