It also came after U.S. health officials more than tripled the number of airports that will screen incoming passengers for the virus, to 20. In a separate message to pilots, union president Eric Ferguson said pilots should decline any assignment that would take them to China. As many as 300 passengers and crew members may be on each flight, the suit noted. U.S. health officials also confirmed a sixth person has been diagnosed with the virus in the United States, in Chicago. ADThe pilots union is in negotiations with the airline on a new contract, and the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement after a year of talks.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2020 23:37 UTC