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Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine

The Health and Human Services Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 27, 2026. It took effect on May 22, 2026. Comments closed on June 26, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issues this interim final rule with request for comments to amend its Foreign Quarantine Regulations. This interim final rule provides a procedure for the Secretary acting through the CDC Director or other delegate to suspend the introduction of persons from designated countries or places, if required, in the interest of public health.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-10543
Type: Final rule
Action: Interim final rule
Agency: Health and Human Services Department
Published: May 27, 2026
Takes effect: May 22, 2026
Comments due: June 26, 2026
Dates: Effective date: This interim final rule is effective on May 22, 2026.
Docket: Docket No. CDC-2026-0991
Regulation ID (RIN): 0920-AA88
Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 71
Topics: Communicable diseases; Quarantine
Pages: 7

The document on federalregister.gov PDF

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