Amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the CDC recommended that airlines continue to follow 'routine operating procedures' for cleaning aircraft unless an ill passenger is onboard — including those with fever, cough or difficulty breathing
recommended that airlines continue to follow"routine operating procedures" for cleaning aircraft unless an ill passenger is onboard -- including those with fever, cough or difficulty breathing.If symptomatic passengers are identified during or immediately after a flight, the CDC said airlines should follow enhanced cleaning procedures -- including cleaning staff wearing personal protective equipment, such as disposable gloves and gowns.
Airlines should also clean bathrooms used by symptomatic passengers and dispose of any items that cannot be cleaned, such as pillows.Additionally, the CDC reminded airlines of their obligation, under US regulations, to report any symptomatic travelers on domestic or international flights to US health officials.
"I would not trust the airlines to clean. Period," he told CNN Travel."They pay most of those workers minimum wage, and in my experience they don't do a thorough job to say the least. The cleanest flight will probably be the early morning but don't trust it."
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