A Sneezing Passenger Diverts a United Flight
Taylor Rains March 11, 2020
The coronavirus has been causing a lot of flight interruptions since its outbreak, including cancellations, delays, rescheduling, and now even diversions.
Earlier this week, United flight 1562 from Eagle, Colorado to Newark, New Jersey diverted after three passengers voiced concerns about the sneezing person sitting next to them. The three were afraid the nearby passenger was sick with the coronavirus, and due to “disruptive” behavior, forced the flight to divert to Denver.
According to United, the diversion was due to the concerned passengers not following crew member instructions and it “was in no way a medical situation.” The sneezing passenger was evaluated on the plane in Denver and was found to have no fever and was just suffering from allergies. That individual continued on the flight to Newark while the other three were escorted off the aircraft by authorities.
The FBI is investigating this event, although it is unclear if the three will face any charges.
@glob99 Sneezing is not one of the common symptom. Per the CDC's website... If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*: Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion or inability to arouse Bluish lips or face and These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses). Fever Cough Shortness of breath
... since the sneezing passenger was NOT given a COVID-19 test you can't be sure if it was only allergies. Not all COVID-19 cases have a fever.
C’mon… it’s only days before allergy season comes into full swing. Allergy sufferers will be sneezing and coughing with runny eyes and noses. Who can spot seasonal rhinitis vs COVID19 correctly?
Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath. Those are the CDC symptoms for COVID19. Sneezing isn't on that list.
Well I hope no one flies through ATL. It's pollen season... EVERYONE sneezes. PANIC, RUN, STOCK UP ON TOLIET PAPER (And WHAT is the deal with TP?)