The Florida Department of Health’s number is 1-866-779-6121 and is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can also email questions to COVID-19@flhealth.gov. Since the beginning of the pandemic, TSA has cumulatively had 7,938 federal employees test positive for COVID-19. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing a number of new measures to better protect its employees and passengers amid the coronavirus pandemic. White House Coronavirus Task Force, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travelers should keep possession of their boarding pass, place it on the document scanner and show the boarding pass to the TSA officer for visual inspection while at the travel document checking station. Regional/William B. Heilig Field, BGM - Greater Binghamton/Edwin A. Below are some adjustments TSA has made at security checkpoints to make the security screening process safer. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. The TSA’s latest screening data can be found on its website. Passengers who believe they may have come in contact with an infected individual within the past 14 days should follow the  CDC’s recommendations for travel-associated exposure. This will add some time to your checkpoint screening experience. (Image courtesy of the Transportation … Starting February 2, 2021, all airline travelers must wear a face mask throughout the travel experience. *The chart includes TSA employees and screening contractors who may have had direct interaction with the public at an airport location. Passengers enter a checkpoint at O'Hare International Airport on Monday. President Biden signed an Executive Order to “Promote COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel” on January 21, 2021. TSA is committed to notifying the public about airport locations where TSA employees or screening contractors have tested positive for COVID-19. Coronavirus: US air travel passenger numbers plunge to 65-year low. TSA PreCheck® benefits are even more valuable in today’s travel climate. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said Wednesday that 500 employees who work in U.S. airports have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. New technology continues to be a major priority for TSA. Advertiser Disclosure. While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. It does not include non-airport TSA employees or contractors who have limited or no interaction with the public. The TSA will accept driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs a year after expiration. News. While security is TSA’s top priority, the health and safety of our employees and the traveling public is of utmost importance to us. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. TSA PreCheck passengers spend less time waiting in line and keep their shoes, belts and jackets on during screening and laptops, 3-1-1 liquids and food in their carry-ons, reducing overall contact during screening. The TSA's extension comes as the average number of confirmed U.S. cases of COVID-19 and deaths as a result of the coronavirus continue to decline. G. Allan Hancock Field, SPS - Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal, SRQ - Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, TBN - Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Forney Field, TWF - Joslin Field - Magic Valley Regional, XWA - Williston Basin International Airport, YKM - Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field. An official website of the United States government. On Sunday, March 21, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more than 1.5 million travelers in a single day — the highest traveler throughput in over a year. If it is not possible to wash your hands, please use hand sanitizer. But travelers should … TSA has increased the frequency and intensity of cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces throughout the checkpoint including security screening equipment and bins. TSA officers are also required to change Explosives Trace Detection swabs after each use. Travelers are reminded to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel guidance as well as local and state advisories regarding COVID-19. According to TSA numbers, there have been more than 1 million travelers screened every day since March 11, 2021. The numbers of people venturing back into the air are steadily climbing since they dropped back in March. Officers testing positive through mid-April have returned to duty. Maintain a social distance of six feet wherever possible while at the checkpoint. The total number of COVID-19 cases among TSA officers at Orlando’s airport is now 39. 7,648 employees have recovered, and 16 have unfortunately died after contracting the virus. For more information, please read our latest press release. Back to Coronavirus (COVID-19) information. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. Remove belts and all personal items from your pockets such as wallets, keys or phones before you enter the checkpoint queue and place them in your carry-on bag. Employees or travelers who have tested positive for COVID-19 should seek medical attention and follow the guidance of their healthcare provider and local health department. Press Releases & Statements, Coronavirus.gov COVID-19; Subscribe Search. The Transportation Security Administration said it screened 831,789 passengers on Sunday. TSA does not make decisions about flight cancellations or airport closures. The change is one example of people feeling more comfortable with travel as COVID-19 cases drop in the U.S. 2019 Traveler Throughput. As a temporary exemption from the 3-1-1 rule, TSA is allowing one oversized liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags. Providing for the maximum use of telework to promote social distancing.