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Los Angeles Airport testing thermal scanners
Los Angeles International Airport is piloting new thermal scanning cameras to help detect potentially sick travelers.
It aims to see if thermal imaging technology is an effective way to read a high volume of body temperatures accurately.
The cameras are designed to detect temperatures of 100.4 degrees or more, which is the CDC standard for a fever.
If it triggers a high temperature reading, a secondary screening is required by a medical officer.
It won’t replace any other health screening at the airport.
"This is a voluntary program with signage alerting passengers where the pilot will take place," said Mayor Eric Garcetti.
"To be clear, these thermal camera temperature checks will not replace other safety measures. This is an additional layer of safety."
The thermal imaging cameras are located at the main entrance and at international arrival gates at the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Other health measures such as the wearing of masks and social distancing will continue.
"We know it’s incumbent upon us to make the public comfortable, with the idea of traveling once again to help boost passenger traffic numbers," said Sean Burton, president of the Los Angeles Airport Commission.
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