Contagion despite negative test: how a Swiss passenger extinguishes the hopes of the airlines



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A Swiss infected seven other passengers on a flight from Dubai to Auckland, despite the requirement for a mask and a negative corona test.

Masks are required on the plane.  However, there were seven infections on a flight with passengers screened for Corona.

Masks are required on the plane. However, there were seven infections on a flight with passengers screened for Corona.

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Emirates Flight EK448 left Dubai on time on September 28 for Auckland in New Zealand. 86 passengers were on board. After the 18-hour flight, seven of them tested positive for the coronavirus. A passenger from Switzerland infected them and this despite the fact that he had submitted a negative test and that a mask was required on board.

The study represents a setback for the airline industry. Your recovery only works if passengers get on a plane without worry. And actually, at least that’s what airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and the Iata airline umbrella organization preach, air travel is safe too. According to the so-called Hepa filter, the air on board should be cleaner than in Ooperationsälen… VBefore and after flights, specialized crews disinfect the cabins so that viruses and bacteria have no chance.

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