(CNN Business) Delta Air Lines will now require medical screenings for passengers who can't wear face masks due to health reasons — and asks that they reconsider flying altogether as the coronavirus pandemic rages. The strengthened policy adds another layer of protection for passengers who are already mostly required to wear masks while on flights, during boarding and in Delta waiting areas. "We encourage customers who are prevented from wearing a mask due to a health condition to reconsider travel," the statement said. The virtual consultation will be conducted over the phone privately by STAT-MD, which "provides inflight emergency consultation as well as fitness-to-fly ground screening," according to that company's website . Delta DAL In June,said passengers who do not comply with the mask or other safety requirements "risk future flight privileges with Delta."

Source: CNN July 20, 2020 05:37 UTC