Ministry of Health Issue Advisory For Air Passengers

As India is getting ready for Domestic Flight resumption, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory for air passengers.

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has already said that preparation to resume domestic flight operation is started and they are ready to start domestic flights within a week.

So it is expected that the government will soon announce the resumption of domestic flights.

In the meantime, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued the following advisory for all the air passengers.

Here is what the advisory stated:

Ministry of Health, India issues advisory for air passengers.
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Advisory For Air Passengers

Maintain Hand Hygiene

Wash or sanitize hands frequently
Keep an alcohol-based sanitizer handy at all times

Maintain Respiratory Hygiene

Respiratory diseases like COVID-19 spread through droplets of saliva, usually when people cough or sneeze, and when others come in contact with the droplets. So, cover nose and mouth with a tissue/handkerchief while coughing or sneezing
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

Wear a Face Cover

Cover your face with a reusable cloth face cover/mask at all times.
Avoid touching the face cover/mask.
Replace the face cover/mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
To remove the face cover/mask, remove it from behind (do not touch the front of the mask). Clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water, immediately after.
Seek advice of the crew on disposing masks.

Physical Distancing

Greet people without physical contact
Keep a distance of at least 1 meter from others AiClean up
Avoid touching frequently touched surfaces/objects with bare hands
Avoid sharing your personal items with co-passengers (IT gadgets, books, and other personal items)
Ensure toilets are left clean after using a, Stay alert for any signs of illness:
In case you develop cough/fever/difficulty in breathing inform airline crew and follow their directions

As You Alight

Ensure you undergo exit screening on landing and follow other protocols advised by the Air Carrier.
Download the Arogya Setu App.
Remember to keep practicing these simple DO’s and Don’ts during your stay and Be Safe