John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City will begin enhanced Ebola screenings for travelers arriving from countries affected by the current Ebola outbreak, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday. The measures apply to passengers flying in from nations impacted by the outbreak in Central and East Africa.
According to the reports, the CDC is adding JFK to an existing group of U.S. airports conducting similar screening. The other airports are already screening arriving passengers, as part of broader public health monitoring.
One outlet reports the CDC’s announcement includes details that JFK will join the growing list of international entry points. Another report specifies the start time for the added screening at 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
The CDC’s action reflects an effort to identify potential cases among incoming travelers during the outbreak period. The screenings are described as enhanced, though the sources provided do not detail the specific procedures or duration beyond the start time.
