US Will End Current Health Screening Of Some Travelers

The CDC said the current screening, which includes temperature checks and travelers vouching for their health, has limited effectiveness because some infected people show no symptoms. The health agency said instead it will focus on other measures including a stronger response to reports of illness at airports, collecting passenger-contact electronically to avoid long lines, and potential testing to reduce the risk of travel-related transmission of the virus.

The extra health screening applies to people who have been in China, Iran, most countries in continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Brazil. Most people coming from those countries who arent U.S. citizens have been barred entry to the country.

The Homeland Security Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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