US airports are testing thermal cameras and other technology to screen travellers for Covid-19


An infrared camera skin temperature detection system in use. — Infrared Cameras Inc/TNS

LOS ANGELES: Airports equipped with full-body scanners, metal detectors and face-recognition technology to identify potential terrorists are starting to make room for devices to target the latest global threat: travelers infected with the novel coronavirus.

Airports in the US and overseas are testing thermal cameras, sanitation booths and other technologies in hopes of slowing the spread of the virus while reducing the risk of exposing airport screeners to the disease.

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