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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. CDC-2026-0892

Order Under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act Continuing the Suspension of the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists

Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — observed across 2 documents over 88 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The CDC continues blocking entry for people from countries where serious contagious diseases are spreading. If your business depends on international employees, overseas vendors, or tourism, confirm current travel restrictions and adjust your staffing and supply chain plans accordingly.

First seen

May 21, 2026

Last seen

Aug 17, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Effective on

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Comments close

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·May 21, 2026·91 FR 29961

    Notice of Order Under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act Suspending Introduction of Certain Persons From Countries Where a Communicable Disease Exists

    effective May 18, 2026#2026-10157

  2. Notice·Aug 17, 2026·91 FR 53252

    Order Under Sections 362 and 365 of the Public Health Service Act Continuing the Suspension of the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists

    effective Aug 12, 2026comments close Sep 1, 2026#2026-16706