Sen. Scott calls for study on use of canines to screen airport travelers for COVID-19
Sens. Scott, Sinema announce Fly Safe Canine COVID Detection Act
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – COVID-19 detecting dogs are being trained in North Florida, and they may have a future with the Transportation Security Administration.
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is one of the lawmakers asking for more information about using canines in airports to detect COVID-19.
“As Americans begin traveling more, we have to ensure families are safe. We’ve seen reports that dogs can be effective in detecting COVID-19, and having canine units could provide an important additional level of screening at our airports,” Scott said in a statement.