Returned Travelers
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Every day, travelers from Ebola-affected countries in West Africa return to the United States through five designated points of entry: JFK International Airport (New York, NY), Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark, NJ), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta, GA), Dulles International Airport (Dulles, VA), and O’Hare International Airport (Chicago, IL).
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These travelers are assessed for their risk of exposure to Ebola and are monitored accordingly based on CDC recommendations. This is protect the health of the travelers and all persons with which they may come in contact. The information below can be used by local health departments in managing how returned travelers are monitored.
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Documents For Local Health Departments (LHDs)
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FAQ on Returned Travelers (PDF Version) |
This document provides answers to questions about active monitoring and what to do in the event a returned traveler becomes ill during the 21 day observation period.
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1/8/2015 |
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Health Agreements |
Low Risk |
Some Risk |
High Risk |
Local health departments can use these agreements to explain public health monitoring to returned travelers or persons who have been exposed to Ebola. The agreements explain the 21-day monitoring process, any precautions required, and what to do if you become ill. The agreements can be signed by the local health department and the returned traveler or exposed person. (Click on the respective risk category for the corresponding document for a returned traveler)
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1/8/2015 |
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