Controversial plan approved for COVID-19 testing at PBIA By Matt Papaycik | February 9, 2021 at 2:20 PM EST - Updated February 9 at 2:54 PM
In just days, passengers will be able to get screened for COVID-19 at Palm Beach International Airport.
But the plan approved by county commissioners on Tuesday afternoon comes with a great deal of controversy.
Officials said Helix Virtual Inc. will operate a testing room in a pre-security area on the second level near Concourse C.
The company will offer both rapid and PCR tests to departing and arriving passengers within 72 hours of their flight, airport and airline employees, and employees of service providers. The site will not be open to the general public.
Controversial plan approved for COVID-19 testing at Palm Beach International Airport
If patient tests positive, they would have to notify airline prior to flight
County commissioners will vote on a plan to open a COVID-19 testing room at Palm Beach International Airport.
and last updated 2021-02-09 14:47:31-05
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â In just days, passengers will be able to get screened for COVID-19 at Palm Beach International Airport.
But the plan approved by county commissioners on Tuesday afternoon comes with a great deal of controversy.
Officials said Helix Virtual Inc. will operate a testing room in a pre-security area on the second level near Concourse C.
Mass vaccination site expected to open at South Florida Fairgrounds next week
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