The Top 10 Airports Most Likely to Spread Disease

By Kate Mulcrone

A recent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering focused on the influence of airports in the spread of pandemics. Although a global pandemic is incredibly unlikely, here are some airports to steer clear of if you plan for the absolute worst.

1. John F. Kennedy International Airport

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2. Los Angeles International

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3. Honolulu International Airport

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4. San Francisco International Airport

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5. Newark Liberty International Airport

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6. O’Hare International Airport

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