Adding Measles to the List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases
Adds Measles to Federal List of Quarantinable Diseases
What it does
Federal agencies must add measles to the official list of quarantinable communicable diseases.
Real-world impact
- Adds measles to the federal list used for quarantine decisions.
- Requires implementation consistent with existing law and available funding.
- Does not create new enforceable legal rights against the United States.
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Summary
This order amends a prior executive order by adding measles to the official list of quarantinable communicable diseases. The change follows a recommendation from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Surgeon General.
The addition affects federal health departments and agencies that use this list for quarantine decisions and related actions. The order requires implementation consistent with existing law and available funding and states it does not create new enforceable legal rights for individuals.
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