Passengers arriving at Punta Cana airport are being checked for swine flu via a thermal camera.
If they have a fever these passengers could be carrying the virus - at least that's the theory. The equipment for these checks was purchased by the airport over four years ago as part of the programme: 'fighting infectious diseases and disasters'. If they find a passenger with a fever, that person is taken to a special room where doctors then perform a blood test.
The management at Puerto Plata airport says they will also start such checks in the near future, but do not yet have the correct equipment available. Checks at this airport are particularly necessary, according to the management, as many passengers arrive here on holiday from countries such as Mexico and the USA.
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