Coronavirus Update: Coloradans In Europe Return Home

DENVER (CBS4)- Colorado resident Phil Milani and his wife were in Madrid when they heard Pres. Donald Trump announce European restrictions. There is one death from coronavirus in Colorado and 77 other cases with two hospitalized in critical condition as of Friday afternoon.

"We got up in the middle of the night and just headed to the airport in Madrid. It was a crazy scene everywhere, a lot of college students who were studying abroad were there," Milani told CBS4.

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The two ended up leaving on their originally scheduled flight Friday. Their flight home connected in Atlanta and Phil said he and his wife weren't questioned about their travels or tested for coronavirus.

"We thought maybe we'd get questioned like, 'Hey where were you? What were your travels like?' I know that testing was limited, I wasn't expecting to get tested or anything but I thought maybe there'd be more questions or something like that," said Milani.

CBS4 wanted to know what the protocol at Denver International Airport is and they provided this statement.

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"The CDC is the agency that determines where, how and when screening of international flights occurs. Currently DEN hasn't been identified by the CDC as a screening location for international flights. We do not have nonstop service to China, Italy or Iran and all European service has been cancelled by respective airlines at this point."

For now, Milani is just happy to be back home.

"We felt a big sense of relief. we could breathe a little bit easier because we knew, ok no matter what happens now, at least we're at home."

Additional Information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:

• Practice good hygiene. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. In the absence of soap and water, use hand-sanitizer; use your elbow or sleeve to cover coughs and sneezes
• Stay home if you're sick; keep your children home if they are sick. The illness can last for many days so make preparations now to work from home if possible.
• We advise Coloradans to always be prepared for an emergency-- like a large snowstorm-- and have a plan for your family. Make sure to have 72 hours of key supplies on hand like medications, infant formula, diapers, pet food, etc. FEMA guidance for pre-pandemic COVID-19 preparedness is available on Ready.gov.
• Stay informed with reliable, up-to-date information. People who have general questions about coronavirus disease 2019, can call CO HELP at 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911 or email COHELP@RMPDC.org, for answers in English and Spanish (Español), Mandarin (普通话), and more.