Delta Air Lines Faces Potential Disruptions as CDC Bolsters Airport Ebola Screening

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) asks staff to volunteer for airport Ebola screenings.

This initiative responds to an outbreak in Central Africa.

Officials are rerouting travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan to specific U.S. airports.

Designated locations include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This airport serves as a primary hub for Delta Air Lines.

The screenings require temperature checks and health questionnaires.

These measures may cause airline delays and operational adjustments.

The CDC currently rates the U.S. transmission risk as low.