State health officials in New Mexico, where the woman was declared dead after the Dallas-bound flight was diverted to Albuquerque, acknowledged they failed to investigate, as did the CDC. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said it expects passengers to follow public health guidelines and that it stands ready to help wherever it can, even while it stresses that it is not responsible for public health. It’s not clear whether the woman knew she was infected with the virus or where she was exposed. When asked if Spirit has such a policy, Hofmeyer directed a reporter to the airline’s covid-19 preparedness website. The study, published in Europe’s journal on infectious-disease surveillance, epidemiology, prevention and control, found 13 passengers caused another 46 infections, in six of Ireland’s eight public health districts.

Source: Washington Post October 31, 2020 22:41 UTC