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Airlines asked to strictly enforce COVID-19 protocol

Maharashtra, Apr 17 (ANI): A doctor wearing PPE suit takes a swab sample of a resident at a COVID-19 testing drive at Mahim during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the spread of the coronavirus, in Mumbai on Friday. (ANI Photo)

In view of the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has advised airlines to ensure that passengers are wearing face masks properly throughout the journey and ensure proper sensitization of the passengers through various platforms. In case a passenger does not comply with the directions, strict action will be taken by airlines against the passenger.

Surprise inspections are to be carried out at airports and on airlines and passengers, the DGCA said.

Airlines have to ensure that passengers are wearing face masks properly throughout the journey and ensure proper sensitisation through various platforms, the regulator said.

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Meanwhile, India on Tuesday recorded a total of 9,062 new COVID-19 infections. The active caseload stands at 1,05,058, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed.

The country also reported 36 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number Covid-19 related fatalities to 5,27,134. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,36,54,064.

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