Two Flights From Wuhan, China Landing At O'Hare Airport Wednesday Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The potentially-deadly Coronavirus is changing protocol at O'Hare Airport, where they will be screening travelers flying in from Wuhan.
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The potentially-deadly Coronavirus is changing protocol at O'Hare Airport, where they will be screening travelers flying in from Wuhan.
The coronavirus is transmitted between people, and from animals to people, though the Centers for Disease Control said the risk for Americans is low, health officials here are on alert.
The CDC announced on Tuesday that it will start screening passengers flying directly or indirectly from Wuhan to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
As winter weather moves into the area, Chicago's airports are canceling flights.
The new facility includes a new roll call room, locker rooms with showers, a modern gym, interview rooms, and dedicated space for the airport's bomb squad, SWAT teams, and K-9 units.
As of 6:45 a.m., there had been 93 canceled flights at O'Hare International Airport, and two canceled flights at Midway International Airport,
Airlines at O'Hare and Midway airports have canceled over 1,100 flights amid slick conditions.
A man was found dead Wednesday afternoon on a Blue Line train at the line's O'Hare terminal.
In Chicago, traffic is expected to be at its worst between 4:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
There is a Dense Fog advisory in effect in the Chicago area and holiday travel may be impacted.
"Measles is highly contagious and any unvaccinated or non-immune person can become infected," said Dr. Allison Arwady, Acting Public Health Commissioner.
Flames were seen shooting from the engine early Monday on a United Airlines plane that was supposed to go to O'Hare International Airport, but didn't make it that far.
The departure board at O'Hare looking fairly decent Monday morning, most flights on-time, a far cry from what holiday travelers saw on Sunday. Severe weather causing stress coast to coast Sunday.
Flight delays and cancellations were reported Sunday amid persistent rain, as well as weather issues elsewhere in the country.
A man was struck by a Chicago city tow truck and killed Tuesday morning at O'Hare International Airport.
Between Tuesday and next Monday, nearly 2 million people are expected to travel through O'Hare and Midway airports.
You know the drill when you travel through O'Hare International Airport – take out your shampoo, take off your shoes, put your bag through the X-ray machine, and maybe get a pat-down. But other parts of the airport perimeter are not nearly as secure.
A Chicago Police officer accidentally shot himself during training at O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday.
Hartman was arrested last month for trespassing at O'Hare airport. That incident was at least her eighth arrest.
An American Airlines flight from O'Hare was diverted to Pittsburgh Saturday morning because of a mechanical issue.
Airlines at O'Hare and Midway airports have canceled more than 1,000 flights amid snowy conditions.
American Eagle flight 4125 arrived at O'Hare from Greensboro, North Carolina, around 8:30 a.m., and slid off the runway due to icy conditions.
O'Hare Airport reported a ground stop for all planes until 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Delays to the opening of the modernized People Mover at O'Hare International Airport follow a dispute between the city and the construction contractor responsible for the project.
As if traveling around the holidays isn't stressful enough, now the tram at O'Hare International Airport that is supposed to get you from one place to another isn't going to be running.
