Vice President Mike Pence has told major airlines to move forward with an industry-led solution for the contact tracing of passengers during the coronavirus pandemic.
A source familiar with the matter tells CNN that Pence gave his blessing to a"compromise solution" for contact tracing during a Friday meeting with airline executives.Airlines had initially balked at the government's demand that they collect detailed contact information on all passengers and distribute it to public health officials if requested.
"The 45-minute closed-door meeting also covered temperature checks and expected European Union restrictions on Americans traveling abroad, but the source underscored that the most substantive talks centered on contact tracing.The meeting comes as some airlines are returning to normal travel practices.
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