The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publication, Top Ten Things You REALLY Need to Know about Ebola, provides very simple and clear information about the virus.
If you travel to Guinea, Liberia, or Sierra Leone at this time, you will likely be subject to quarantine restrictions by the CDC, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and local health department, for up to 21 days upon your return to the United States. The situation in Mali is still changing and may also result in similar restrictions.
Air travel from these countries is restricted. Generally you will be required to land at one of five selected U.S. airports. At the airport you will be screened by the CDC and/or the NYSDOH, for your health status and your activities during travel. CDC/NYSDOH may impose restrictions on your movement or activities (e.g., quarantine, self-monitoring for symptoms or monitoring under close observation of a health department official, prohibition from certain modes of public transportation, etc). If you are returning to a New York State location, your restrictions will be enforced by the local health department.
More information is available online through the CDC and NYSDOH. Also, see the SUNY Ebola Health Advisory website for additional resources.
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Published: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:45:26 +0000 by c.potvingiordano