CDC asks staff to volunteer for airport Ebola screenings

Jessica Nix· May 27, 2026 · 12:29 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 26 views

The public health agency, which underwent mass firings last year, wants to expand its screening capabilities amid a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

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▪ US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands — Investing.com — News
▪ US CDC seeks staff for Ebola screening as outbreak response expands — Straits Times — World

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Canonical URL	https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/27/world/science-health/cdc-volunteer-airport-ebola-screenings/
Publication time	Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:00 +0900
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Travelers at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on May 22. The CDC has begun expanded Ebola screening measures at the airport for certain international travelers amid concerns over worsening outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa. | BLOOMBERG

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