News

Canada Bans Flights From India And Pakistan For 30 Days

OTTAWA, April 23 – Canada announced a 30-day ban on all flights from India and Pakistan effective Thursday as COVID-19 cases continue surging in the two countries, reported Xinhua news agency.

“Given the higher number of cases of COVID-19 detected in air passengers arriving in Canada from India and Pakistan, Transport Canada is issuing a notice to airmen, or NOTAM, to halt direct passenger air traffic from those countries,” said Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra at a joint press conference with other Canadian ministers on Thursday.

The minister said the ban is implemented as more passengers arrive in Canada with positive test results from those two South Asian countries.

If travellers departing from those two countries take an indirect route home, they will be required to show a negative PCR test at their last point of departure. Once they arrive in Canada, they will  follow the standard protocols, unless exempt, including taking another test and booking a stay at a designated government hotel while they await their results.

Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the ban will allow Canada’s public health experts to collect more data about the epidemiology in those regions.

“I want to say that our hearts are with the citizens of India, Pakistan, indeed the whole region during these incredibly difficult times. In the meantime, we’ll continue to apply stringent testing and quarantine measures for all passengers arriving in Canada,” she said.

In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier on Thursday, Both Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Quebec Premier Francois Legault called on the Trudeau government to cut the number of international flights arriving in Canada and impose greater restrictions at the Canada-U.S. land border.

Also on Thursday, the House of Commons passed a motion to have the government immediately suspend non-essential passenger flights from countries with high rates of COVID-19 variants infections.

Source: BERNAMA

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

Toshiba Is Celebrating 95 Years With An Interactive Game & Prizes Worth Up To RM30k & No Purchase Required

Okay, serious question: Does your home need a major glow-up? Because Toshiba, the brand that’s… Read More

13 hours ago

Eco-Shop & FAMEMAS Launch ‘Malaysia Power’ Contest, Win a FREE Trip to SEA Games Bangkok

If you’ve ever wanted to be the ultimate fan and cheer on Team Malaysia on… Read More

14 hours ago

Happy Birthday IZIPIZI! Hits 15 Years With The VIBE-Y ECHO Collection & It’s Sustainable

If your eyewear game needed a glow-up, listen up! Parisian brand IZIPIZI is officially celebrating… Read More

14 hours ago

MAGGI Competition Shatters Records, Finds Malaysia’s Next Top Chefs

The 28th MAGGI® Secondary School Cooking Competition (MSSCC) just wrapped up with a record-breaking grand… Read More

14 hours ago

IT’S OFFICIAL: YTL’s Yes Just Leveled Up to 5G Advanced, Say Hello to Malaysia’s VIP Internet Lane

Stop scrolling for a sec, because YTL Communications just made history again, and it’s a… Read More

14 hours ago

LEGO Just DROPPED The Ultimate Gaming Sets From Minecraft, Fortnite & Super Mario!

Calling all serious gamers! Prepare to 'break the bank' because The LEGO Group just launched… Read More

15 hours ago

This website uses cookies.