Plane headed to U.S. diverted over Ebola concerns
CBS News
Last updated: May 22, 2026
An Air France flight bound for Detroit, Michigan, was rerouted to Canada due to concerns about the Ebola virus. The diversion was prompted by the discovery that a passenger on board originated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a region associated with Ebola outbreaks.
- An Air France flight destined for Detroit, Michigan, was diverted to Canada after it was identified that a passenger was from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Federal officials and the airline confirmed the diversion. This action was taken as a precautionary measure due to potential Ebola concerns. The Democratic Republic of Congo has historically been affected by Ebola outbreaks, leading to heightened vigilance for travelers originating from the area. The flight was therefore redirected to Canada for further assessment and management of the situation.
