New Ebola Quarantine Rule Bars Entry of Noncitizens, Including Green Card Holders, from Affected Countries Published: May 29, 2026

https://www.kff.org/quick-insights/new-ebola-quarantine-rule-bars-entry-of-noncitizens-including-green-card-holders-from-affected-countries/ The rule is significantly more restrictive than approaches used to mitigate risks during past Ebola outbreaks and creates a standing administrative authority that may allow the CDC to quickly issue suspensions or place strict restrictions on entry of any noncitizen, including lawful permanent residents, under situations it deems to be high-risk public health emergencies in the future.