A United Airways passenger jet takes off with New York Metropolis as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty Worldwide Airport, New Jersey.Chris Helgren | Re
A United Airways passenger jet takes off with New York Metropolis as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty Worldwide Airport, New Jersey.
Chris Helgren | Reuters
Two passengers flying from Shanghai into Chicago’s O’Hare Worldwide Airport have been examined by U.S. well being officers after showing to point out signs of the coronavirus, United Airlines stated Tuesday.
Nevertheless, it was a false alarm and the passengers have been launched by well being officers, the airline stated.
“We proceed to comply with CDC tips and stay in shut contact with authorities in america and Asia to additional guarantee the security of our clients and workers,” a United spokesperson stated.
Earlier Tuesday, Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention officers stated they have been increasing screenings for the virus to each Chicago’s and Atlanta’s airports after health officials confirmed the first U.S. case of the sickness.
The affected person, a 30-something male from Washington state, was identified with the Wuhan coronavirus after coming back from a visit to China, in line with the CDC. Officers stated the person is “very wholesome.” He’s at the moment being remoted at a medical heart within the state “out of warning” and “poses little threat” to the general public, they stated.
Not less than six individuals have died from the sickness. Public well being officers have confirmed greater than 300 circumstances of the sickness, which has evoked…