Federal Register #CDC-2026-0892

CDC Order Suspending Entry of Certain Persons From Countries With Quarantinable Communicable Diseases

This notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces a public health order regarding entry restrictions: - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Purpose and Scope: - Suspends entry into the United States for certain non-U.S. citizens who have recently been in countries experiencing outbreaks of quarantinable communicable diseases, specifically Ebola - Applies to individuals present in affected countries (e.g., Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, South Sudan) within the previous 21 days - Exemptions include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, members of the U.S. armed forces, and government employees on official orders - Notable Requirements: - The order is based on ongoing public health risk assessments - Aims to reduce the risk of Ebola introduction into the United States - No procurement of products or services is involved - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are mentioned; only government agencies (HHS, CDC) are involved - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested in this notice

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued an order under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act. This order continues the suspension of the right to introduce certain persons from countries experiencing outbreaks of quarantinable communicable diseases, specifically related to Ebola. The order was issued on July 13, 2026, and remains in effect through August 12, 2026, unless amended or rescinded. It applies to non-U.S. citizens who have been present in affected countries during the preceding 21 days, with certain exceptions such as U.S. citizens, armed forces members, and government employees on orders abroad. Comments on the order are due by July 31, 2026.

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