ATLANTA Security Checkpoint Reopened after Temporary Shutdown
Jul 1, 2020, 2:06 pm
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ATLANTA Security Checkpoint Reopened after Temporary Shutdown
Apparently a TSA screener in Atlanta has tested positive and the Main Security Checkpoint has been closed for cleaning.
https://www.11alive.com/article/news...1-7bbcfb0dcedb
http://apps.atl.com/Passenger/FlightInfo/Default.aspx
https://www.11alive.com/article/news...1-7bbcfb0dcedb
http://apps.atl.com/Passenger/FlightInfo/Default.aspx
Jul 1, 2020, 4:09 pm
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Apparently the Main Checkpoint has reopened.
Alex Helmick
@HelmickWABE
UPDATE:
@ATLairport
has reopened the Main Checkpoint after closing it for a deep cleaning after a TSA officer tested positive for #Covid_19 this morning.
4:54 PM Jul 1, 2020Twitter Web App
Alex Helmick
@HelmickWABE
UPDATE:
@ATLairport
has reopened the Main Checkpoint after closing it for a deep cleaning after a TSA officer tested positive for #Covid_19 this morning.
4:54 PM Jul 1, 2020Twitter Web App
Jul 1, 2020, 5:36 pm
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I am all for being safe, cleaning, etc.
But come on folks. Surely a handful of those TSA folks are positive... we just do not know it.
And, based on national testing, 5-10% of those walking through TSA are also positive without knowing it.
Shutting down for 'cleaning'????
But come on folks. Surely a handful of those TSA folks are positive... we just do not know it.
And, based on national testing, 5-10% of those walking through TSA are also positive without knowing it.
Shutting down for 'cleaning'????
Jul 1, 2020, 6:44 pm
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Jul 2, 2020, 6:57 am
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but at the same time, I dont really trust the CDC... if this virus is so new to all of the science folks... how do they all become experts so soon
Jul 2, 2020, 8:32 am
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How COVID-19 Spreads
The virus may be spread in other ways
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about how this virus spreads.
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about how this virus spreads.
Jul 2, 2020, 8:36 am
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Jul 2, 2020, 10:48 am
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I saw other reports on Twitter that said the same thing. My wife was due to fly out yesterday evening and changed her flight to this morning. Southwest allowed a no cost change.
Last edited by rsteinmetz70112; Jul 2, 2020 at 10:53 am
Jul 2, 2020, 10:50 am
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Um... what?
How COVID-19 Spreads
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about how this virus spreads.
How COVID-19 Spreads
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about how this virus spreads.
Jul 2, 2020, 10:59 am
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Your initial comment is still wrong. The CDC has absolutely not established that "COVID does not spread through surface contact."
Jul 2, 2020, 12:09 pm
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If it's the person that is the concern, it should be easy enough to remove them and go on. If it's surface areas, break out the lysol, soak everything down, and get back to business. Nothing to see here...