Photos: Emirates releases statement on flight #EK203 from Dubai to NY that was quarantined at JFK Airport after passengers fell ill

Emirates Airline confirmed 10 passengers on a flight from Dubai to New York's JFK Airport were ill and "attended to by local health authorities" upon arrival.

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Statement: Emirates can confirm that about 10 passengers on #EK203 from Dubai to New York were taken ill. On arrival, as a precaution, they were attended to by local health authorities. All others will disembark shortly. The safety & care of our customers is our first priority.

— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018

Media Statement #2: Emirates can confirm that all passengers have disembarked from flight #EK203. All passengers were screened by local health authorities prior to disembarkation. 3 passengers & 7 crew were transferred to the hospital for further medical care and evaluation. 1/4

— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018

All other #EK203 passengers were allowed to leave and clear customs. Our crew & on-ground staff extended full cooperation with the authorities during the onboard screenings & the aircraft has now been handed back to Emirates. 2/4

— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018

Due to the delay with #EK203, the return flight EK204 from New York JFK to Dubai will be delayed by approx. 3 hours. Passengers with connecting flights in Dubai who are impacted by the delay will be assisted with rebookings by our local ground staff. 3/4

— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018

We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is always our top priority. #EK203 4/4

— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018

A flight from Dubai to New York City has been quarantined at JFK Airport after passengers were reported ill.