The FAA, which provides air traffic control across the country, declined to comment on whether the agency was considering ordering a shutdown. FAA workers at eight other facilities have also tested positive. Administration officials have repeatedly declined to rule out the possibility of halting domestic airline travel while saying no such shutdown was imminent. House Democrats propose $40 billion in grants to airlines and contractors to preserve pay and benefits for workers. U.S. airlines have already cut most of their international flights and have announced plans to reduce service within the U.S. by up to 40% in April.

Source: International New York Times March 24, 2020 17:15 UTC