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Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration requirements

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The International Air Transport Association and Airlines for America, in separate, previously unreported letters reviewed by Reuters, urged the CDC to reconsider the plan announced last week that takes effect on November 3 and aims to prevent entry by people exposed to Ebola.

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Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration requirements. The International Air Transport Association and Airlines for America, in separate, previously unreported letters reviewed by Reuters, urged the CDC to reconsider the plan announced last week that takes effect on November 3 and aims to prevent entry by people exposed to Ebola. Covered by 2 publications. MyJoyOnline: Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration requirements. The Hill: Airline groups push back on Ebola declaration requirements.

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  1. MyJoyOnline Ghana Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration requirements The International Air Transport Association and Airlines for America, in separate, previously unreported letters reviewed by Reuters, urged the CDC to reconsider the plan announced last week that takes effect on November 3 and aims to prevent entry by people exposed to Ebola. 29 Oct · Tier 3
  2. The Hill United States Airline groups push back on Ebola declaration requirements Interest groups representing major American and foreign airlines asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reassess its new rules for foreign travelers due to a record-breaking Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The CDC issued a mandate last week requiring that a 22 h ago · Tier 3

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