Rubio says US cannot allow any Ebola cases to enter the country
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of preventing any Ebola cases from entering the United States. He highlighted the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has resulted in numerous deaths and cases. The CDC has implemented entry restrictions and screening measures for travelers from affected regions.
- ▪Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. cannot allow any Ebola cases to enter the country.
- ▪The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused a suspected 220 deaths and 900 cases.
- ▪The CDC has imposed entry restrictions for travelers from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.
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Rubio says US cannot allow any Ebola cases to enter the countrySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters following a Quad ministerial meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via REUTERSPublished May 28, 2026, 12:49 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 12:49 AMWASHINGTON, May 27 - The United States must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak has already caused a suspected 220 deaths and 900 cases, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday."We cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States," Rubio told President Donald Trump at a cabinet meeting."The State Department and…
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