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Covid-19 Cases Emerge on Resumed Domestic Flights in India

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As India resumed domestic flight services for air travel across the country, concerns over safety norms at airports have been raised after four travelers in three different flights tested positive for Covid-19. The cases, which include a 24-year-old passenger, a 50-year-old security staff member, and two crew members, have sparked worries about the effectiveness of safety measures in place. The incidents have led to grounding of flights' crew and immediate disinfection of aircraft, while also raising questions about the timing of resumed flight operations amidst a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four travelers in three different flights have tested positive for Covid-19 since domestic flight services resumed in India, highlighting concerns over safety norms.
  • A 24-year-old passenger on an IndiGo flight from Chennai to Coimbatore tested positive after which the crew was grounded for 14 days.
  • A 50-year-old security staff member on an Air India flight from Delhi to Ludhiana also tested positive for Covid-19.
  • Two crew members of an Air India flight carrying Indian nationals from Toronto to New Delhi also tested positive, sparking concerns about the spread of the virus.
  • The cases have led to grounding of flights' crew and immediate disinfection of aircraft, while also raising questions about the timing of resumed flight operations amidst a spike in Covid-19 cases.
  • IndiGo has stated that all aircraft are regularly sanitized and that the crew has been grounded for 14 days, while also notifying other passengers as per government guidelines.

Statistics:

  • 1 passenger on an IndiGo flight from Chennai to Coimbatore, 1 security staff member on an Air India flight from Delhi to Ludhiana, and 2 crew members on an Air India flight from Toronto to New Delhi have tested positive for Covid-19.
  • Total cases: 4
  • Grounding of flights' crew: 3 crew members
  • Flight disinfected: 1
  • Total passengers affected: Unknown (to be notified by the airline)

Sources:

  • " IndiGo grounds crew after passenger tests Covid-19 positive; suspends all Coimbatore flights". The Tribune, 2020.
  • "2 crew members of Air India flight from Toronto test Covid-19 positive". The Indian Express, 2020.

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