One of the busiest airports in The United States saw delays in flights after a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent tested positive for COVID-19 late Wednesday (July 1).
“We had a confirmed positive COVID case that was reported to us this morning,” TSA regional spokesperson Mark Howell told CBS46.
The positive case prompted officials at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia to close its main security checkpoint and underwent a “thorough biohazard cleaning.”
All domestic traffic was rerouted through the airport's north terminal checkpoint, added the outlet.
The closure saw travelers pack the north security checkpoint before airport management decided to open three lanes of the main checkpoint following proper sanitation. They also said the remaining lanes will be closed until Thursday so they can be thoroughly cleaned.
Passengers were given free face masks and were urged to follow physical distance procedures.
“So far it looks like they've done what they need to do to keep people safe so no complaints,” passenger Brandon Smith told CBS46.
“We had a confirmed positive COVID case that was reported to us this morning,” TSA regional spokesperson Mark Howell told CBS46.
The positive case prompted officials at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia to close its main security checkpoint and underwent a “thorough biohazard cleaning.”
All domestic traffic was rerouted through the airport's north terminal checkpoint, added the outlet.
The closure saw travelers pack the north security checkpoint before airport management decided to open three lanes of the main checkpoint following proper sanitation. They also said the remaining lanes will be closed until Thursday so they can be thoroughly cleaned.
Passengers were given free face masks and were urged to follow physical distance procedures.
“So far it looks like they've done what they need to do to keep people safe so no complaints,” passenger Brandon Smith told CBS46.
