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United Airlines, CDC Launch Contact Tracing Initiative

(CBS DETROIT) - United Airlines and the CDC are teaming up to launch a contact tracing initiative.

During check in, travelers will get a prompt to opt in and provide their contact information.

The program is voluntary and will be rolled out in phases on all international and domestic flights.

It's part of an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

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