United Airlines canceled two dozen U.S. flights to and from China, the carrier announced Tuesday, as American health authorities stepped up efforts to battle the fast-spreading coronavirus.
"Due to a significant decline in demand for travel to China, we are suspending some flights between our hub cities and Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai beginning Feb. 1 through Feb. 8," according to a company statement.
"The CDC has reassessed its entry strategy and decided to expand to screen travelers from the five airports originally to 20 airports in the United States," Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said. Despite those stepped up screenings, U.S. health officials said the risk posted to Americans is minimal.
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