As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continues to escalate, the United States is taking significant steps to prevent the virus from spreading domestically. Dulles International Airport has been designated as the primary entry point for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions, following directives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). All flights from countries like DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan must now land at Dulles for enhanced health screening. Some travelers have reportedly been funneled to this airport amid ongoing concerns about the virus, which has resulted in over 130 deaths. An American doctor who contracted Ebola while on a missionary trip to the DRC is currently receiving treatment in Germany, and his family members are under monitoring. The situation has drawn attention from health officials as they race to track rising cases in Central Africa, prompting the CDC to develop new screening protocols at airports. President Trump has expressed concern over the outbreak as the U.S. enforces travel restrictions aimed at protecting public health.