DETROIT – The Detroit Metropolitan Airport is one of 11 airports that will have enhanced security and receiving capabilities for passengers who have traveled to China during the coronavirus outbreak.

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf announced the decision on Sunday, which means all flights from China and all passengers who have traveled to China within the last 14 days could be rerouted to one of the 11 designated airports, including DTW.

At these eleven airports, the United States has established enhanced screening procedures and the capacity to quarantine passengers, if needed.

Additionally, U.S. citizens who have been in Hubei province within 14 days of their return will be subject to up to 14 days of mandatory quarantine to ensure they are provided proper medical care and health screening.

U.S. citizens who have been in other areas of mainland China within 14 days of their return will undergo proactive entry health screening and up to 14 days of self-quarantine with health monitoring to ensure they have not contracted the virus and do not pose a public health risk.

Generally, foreign nationals, other than immediate family of U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and flight crew, who have traveled in China within 14 days of their arrival, will be denied entry into the United States, according to a news release.

“While the overall risk to the American public remains low, funneling all flights with passengers who have recently been in China is the most important and prudent step we can take at this time to decrease the strain on public health officials screening incoming travelers,” Secretary Wolf said in a statement.

“These steps will also expedite the processing of U.S. citizens returning from China, and ensure resources are focused on the health and safety of the American people.

At least 361 people have died from coronavirus in China, according to the nation’s health officials. Hundreds more have been sickened. The United States has had 11 confirmed cases, but none in Michigan. However, the CDC expects the number of infected Americans to rise, according to a news release.

Despite that fact, the risk for Americans remains low, according to the DHS.

“We realize this could provide added stress and prolong travel times for some individuals, however public health and security experts agree these measures are necessary to contain the virus and protect the American people,” Secretary Wolf continued in a statement.

“To minimize disruptions, CBP and air carriers are working to identify qualifying passengers before their scheduled flights. Once back in the U.S., it’s imperative that individuals honor self-quarantine directives to help protect the American public.”

DHS and the Transportation Security Administration have coordinated extensively with air carriers and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to designate the eleven U.S. airports at which CDC will seek to identify potentially ill persons. They include:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)