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Covid-19 detection trials landing at Heathrow
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06 May
Heathrow to drive forward development of a Common International Standard by trialling technologies and processes that reduce risk of Covid-19 transmission.
The trials will assess for medical effectiveness, passenger response as well as suitability to the airport environment.
Technologies under review include UV sanitation, facial recognition thermal screening technology and contactless security procedures.
Data from trials will be shared with Government and industry to jumpstart the creation of a Common International Standard for health screening
Heathrow CEO, John Holland-Kaye informed the House of Commons Transport Committee today (6 May) that the airport is to trial technologies and processes which could form the basis of a Common International Standard for health screening at all global airports. The aim of the collective measures being trialled is to reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting Covid-19 while travelling.