IAH adds facial recognition technology to help stop spread of coronavirus

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HOUSTON — George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has added facial recognition technology to two gates in Terminal E to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Airport officials said this technology eliminates airline attendants touching boarding passes — which minimizes exposure to coronavirus. The new technology will also accelerate the boarding process, officials explained.

One cool thing about the…