Deadly disease sparks new CDC rule for US-bound flyers as major airlines seek delay — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deadly-disease-sparks-new-cdc-rule-for-us-bound-flyers-as-major-airlines-seek-delayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. CDC Mandates Ebola Attestations for All US-Bound Air Travelers and Crewhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deadly-disease-sparks-new-cdc-rule-for-us-bound-flyers-as-major-airlines-seek-delayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/deadly-disease-sparks-new-cdc-rule-for-us-bound-flyers-as-major-airlines-seek-delay#u178945Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:31:40 +0000All passengers and crew on international flights to or through the US must sign a health attestation form as of November 3, 2026. The rule requires individuals to declare they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo within the previous 21 days. Those who cannot provide this attestation face being denied boarding. Major carriers including Delta, United, American, and Southwest have challenged the requirement, calling the mandate unworkable, but the CDC has maintained the start date. The rule extends to cargo flights and all crew members.Why it mattersThe measure responds to an Ebola o