JFK Airport Designated as Key Hub for Travelers from Ebola-Affected Central African Nations

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been selected as a primary U.S. arrival facility for travelers originating from Central African countries experiencing an Ebola outbreak. This designation places JFK alongside other major airports like Washington Dulles, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, and Houston George Bush. The goal is to centralize health screenings for individuals arriving from affected regions, specifically the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. This proactive measure aims to prevent the potential spread of the virus within the United States.

The decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a strategic move to concentrate resources and personnel for health