Trump administration bars green card holders from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan entry and plans Kenya quarantine facility instead of repatriating exposed Americans

On Friday, the Trump administration expanded its travel ban to include lawful permanent residents (green card holders) who have traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the prior 21 days. Uganda has reported seven cases and one death; South Sudan has reported no cases.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is attempting to increase airport screening for Ebola by taking travelers' temperatures and asking questions, but the agency faces staffing shortages due to budget cuts and organizational upheaval. Jay Bhattacharya, the Trump official overseeing the agency, sent an email asking CDC staff to volunteer for the screening task.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is planning to block American citizens exposed to or infected with the virus from being repatriated and is instead working to set up a quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya.