Customs officials say they won’t check passengers coming from China over virus fears

Customs officials at Ben Gurion Airport announce they won’t check passengers coming from China over concerns they could be infected by the new coronavirus.

The airport employees say they do not have proper equipment and could endanger themselves and their loved ones if they check passengers who were in China.

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