US ends special airport rules for flights from Rwanda

The US Department of Homeland Security has ended special arrival restrictions for flights carrying people who recently traveled from Rwanda. This means flights from Rwanda no longer have to land at specific US airports with enhanced public health resources.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the US government directed flights from certain countries to specific airports to manage public health risks. Ending these restrictions means the US government no longer considers travel from Rwanda a unique public health concern requiring special measures. It signals a return to pre-pandemic travel norms for this specific route.