JFK Airport to screen airline passengers from Ebola outbreak nations
Summary
John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will start extra health checks for passengers coming from countries experiencing Ebola outbreaks in Central and East Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that these screenings began late Thursday night.Key Facts
- JFK Airport will screen passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries.
- The screenings are meant to detect signs of Ebola virus disease.
- The affected regions are in Central and East Africa.
- The CDC announced the new screening measures on Thursday.
- Enhanced screenings started at 11:59 p.m. on the same day.
- This is part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola to the United States.
- Passengers with symptoms may be referred for medical evaluation.
- This screening is an addition to other U.S. airports performing similar checks.
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