A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey.Two passengers flying from Shanghai into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport were examined by U.S. health officials after appearing to show symptoms of the coronavirus,However, it was a false alarm and the passengers were released by health officials, the airline said.
"We continue to follow CDC guidelines and remain in close contact with authorities in the United States and Asia to further ensure the safety of our customers and employees," a United spokesperson said. Earlier Tuesday, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said they were expanding screenings for the virus to both Chicago's and Atlanta's airports afterThe patient, a 30-something male from Washington state, was diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus after returning from a trip to China, according to the CDC. Officials said the man is "very healthy.
At least six people have died from the illness. Public health officials have confirmed more than 300 cases of the illness, which has evoked memories of the 2003 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, in China. Health officials have also confirmed cases in Thailand, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
It was a false alarm. Friggin fake news.
OMG this is a joke the next line says “it was a false alarm and the passengers were released”
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