NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) —Officials with the Nashville International Airport are taking precautions to make sure those who decide to travel via air are safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Tennessee’s first confirmed case of the virus was a 44-year-old Williamson County man who traveled through BNA from Boston. The airport has established thorough cleaning protocol throughout the facility in response to the outbreak. 

Every two hours, restrooms are closed for cleaning and disinfecting and all cleaning staff wear disposable medical gloves. More hand santizing stations with 62% alcohol have also been placed throughout the airport.

Airline gates and ventilation systems are also being cleaned throughout the day.  

Airport officials said staff have used a 30-day supply of sanitizer in just five days. BNA said it is committed to its 24-hour / 365-day cleaning protocol that complies with CDC guidelines.