TSA: At least 24 agents nationwide have tested positive for coronavirus

Orlando, Fla. — The Transportation Security Administration reports that 24 screening officers at 10 airports around the country have now tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

The agency also says, five other employees who have limited interaction with travelers have also tested positive. Monday's numbers are up from just seven employees a week ago.

Hardest hit is New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport where five screening officers have tested positive.

In addition to both New York City airports, officers have tested positive at airports in Atlanta, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando

Newark, New Jersey; Washington, D.C., San Jose, California and in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.