To prevent the spread of Covid, Canada has extended the ban on all passenger flights from India and Pakistan by another 30 days. Now this ban will remain in force till 21 June. Earlier this ban was imposed till 21 May.
However, this ban will not be applicable to cargo flights to ensure continuous shipment of vaccines, PPE kits and other essential goods. Canadian Transport Minister Omar Algabra announced this.
Transport Minister Omar Algabra said, “Canada has extended its ban on passenger flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days to 21 June. This year the airline passengers arriving after the first ban was announced on 22 April Reduction in mean covid infection has been observed. “
At the same time, Canada has also extended the ban on non-essential travel along the border with the US for another month till 21 June.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted on Thursday, “To protect your health and limit the spread of covid, we are currently extending measures for another 30 days.Non-essential travel between our two countries is restricted until 21 June. “
Like Canada, many other countries have also made such declarations. The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights from India. Entry of travelers from India is also closed in Britain.
Canada is facing the third wave of infection. In Canada, more than 13 lakh 50 thousand people have been corona infected so far. Which has recorded 25,111 deaths .
