Officials denied refusing entry, but dodged questions on why Americans didn't return.
Beth Mole is a Senior Health Reporter at Ars Technica. With a Ph.D. in microbiology and over a decade of experience, she specializes in infectious diseases, public health, and microbes, while also covering topics related to diet and nutrition, FDA regulations, and food safety. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as WIRED, Nature, and Science News.











