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Monday, November 2, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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Ebola outbreak passes 10,300 cases as U.S. travel rule nears

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CDC's Oct. 30 update counts 10,305 confirmed cases and 4,996 deaths, nearly all in Congo, with no cases in the U.S. Starting after 11:59 p.m. ET Nov. 3, everyone boarding an international flight to the U.S. must attest they haven't been in Congo in the past 21 days. CDC says the risk to Americans is low.

Source: CDC

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