Statement: Emirates can confirm that about 10 passengers on #EK203 from Dubai to New York were taken ill. On arrival, as a precaution, they were attended to by local health authorities. All others will disembark shortly. The safety & care of our customers is our first priority.
— Emirates Airline (@emirates) 5 de septiembre de 2018
Según reportes, los pasajeros presentaron cuadros de fiebre con temperaturas cercanas a los 38 grados.
Emirates flight #EK203 (An A380 with registration A6-EUF) is quarantined at JFK Airport in New York. According to reports in media about 100 passengers on board are reported feeling sick. pic.twitter.com/LnzV4NPKao
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) 5 de septiembre de 2018