Coronavirus: The ban on intercontinental flights has been extended till July 31
Highlights
- DGCA very last 7 days claimed intercontinental flights will be banned till July 15 
- Air India, other airlines have been working repatriation flights
- The Vande Bharat Mission started on May possibly 6
New Delhi:
India has extended the ban on international flights till July 31 as the nation sets its “Unlock 2” prepare rolling to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The civil aviation regulator DGCA explained the ban on all worldwide flights has been prolonged till July 31 and only cargo and flights accredited by the DGCA will be authorized.
“On the other hand, worldwide scheduled flights may possibly be permitted on pick routes by the proficient authority on scenario to case foundation,” the Directorate Basic of Civil Aviation reported.
The DGCA on June 26 mentioned global passenger flights will be banned till July 15, which has now been prolonged until the finish of the month.
Air India and other private domestic airlines have been working unscheduled global repatriation flights below the Vande Bharat Mission, which started on May possibly 6.
— DGCA (@DGCAIndia) July 3, 2020
The country resumed scheduled domestic passenger flights on May well 25, immediately after a gap of two months due to the fact the coronavirus lockdown was initial announced in late March.
The domestic flights are staying operated beneath demanding protection and social distancing guidelines.
India’s COVID-19 tally touched 6,25,544 with the most significant solitary-day maximize of 20,903 scenarios now, whilst the loss of life count rose to 18,213, government facts demonstrates. The selection of recoveries stands at 3,79,892. The recovery fee has enhanced to 60.72 for each cent.
There are 2,27,439 active scenarios of coronavirus an infection in the state at existing.
Maharashtra has claimed the maximum amount of conditions, followed by Tamil, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Rajasthan.
