John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will begin enhanced Ebola screenings for passengers arriving from countries affected by the ongoing outbreak in Central and East Africa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.

The new screening protocols will take effect at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, adding JFK to the list of airports conducting enhanced health screenings for travelers from Ebola-affected regions.

The CDC's announcement comes as health officials continue to monitor the spread of Ebola in Central and East African countries. The enhanced screenings represent an additional precautionary measure to prevent potential transmission of the virus to the United States.

JFK Airport joins other U.S. airports that have implemented similar screening procedures for passengers traveling from regions experiencing Ebola outbreaks. The screening process is designed to identify potentially symptomatic travelers before they enter the broader U.S. population.

The CDC has not specified the exact screening procedures that will be implemented at JFK, but such measures typically include temperature checks and health questionnaires for arriving passengers from affected countries.