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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Airlines Urge US to Rethink Ebola Travel Declaration Rules
Caption: Airlines Urge US to Rethink Ebola Travel Declaration Rules. Major airline groups are urging US health authorities to reconsider new Ebola declarations for arriving travellers. Starting November 3, all US-bound passengers and crew must submit either digital or paper health declarations.. They must confirm no visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo within the previous 21 days. Airlines say the deadline leaves insufficient time to update check-in systems, train staff and adjust procedures. Industry groups argue the requirement is disproportionate, given relatively few travellers have connections to the country. Airlines also question why sea and land arrivals are excluded, while seeking exemptions for airline crews. The CDC's new requirement aims to prevent entry into America by people exposed to the virus. Africa's CDC reports around 4,700 confirmed deaths from the outbreak, which was officially declared in May. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Ebola virus,United States,Democratic Republic of Congo,CDC,Africa CDC,Ebola outbreak,travel health declarations,international airlines,US-bound passengers,airline crews,November 3,travel restrictions,airport check-in procedures,public health measures,Ebola prevention
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