(CNN) United Airlines is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to contact anyone who was on board a diverted flight from Orlando to Los Angeles after the death of a passenger who may have exhibited coronavirus symptoms. On Monday, a man on board United Airlines flight 591 had a medical emergency, and the flight was diverted to New Orleans, according to a United Airlines statement. At the time of the diversion, airline staff were told the passenger had suffered cardiac arrest, a spokeswoman for the airline told CNN. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the statement. The passenger's wife was overheard telling the EMT that her husband had Covid-related symptoms, including loss of taste and smell, according to the spokeswoman.

Source: CNN December 19, 2020 19:52 UTC