Major airlines across the world have suspended travel in and out of China in an attempt to stem the rapid spread of the deadly new coronavirus strain which has killed more than 130 people since the outbreak started last month.
United Airlines has cancelled 24 round trips with destinations in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong between February 1 and February 8, due to “significant decline in demand for travel to China,” the company said on Tuesday. The airline had previously introduced additional health screenings for passengers flying in and out of China. Separately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are conducting health checks in 20 major airports across the US, including John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, San Francisco International Airport, and Los Angeles Airport.
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