In its advisory to carriers, Civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed that all the aircrafts must be sanitized as a preventive measure to contain the spread of deadly Coronavirus. The carriers have been advised to deep-clean and disinfect all the aircrafts at least once in 24 hours.
The advisory further stated that all the aircrafts must be equipped with hand sanitizers placed in common areas like lavatories and galleys. It also informed that all aircraft must have at least one “universal precaution kit” to protect crew who will handle suspected Coronavirus cases.
In its notification issued on 17th March, 2020, the DGCA had directed all airlines not to allow passengers from coronavirus-affected countries prohibited by the government to board the plane. According to additional advisory which is issued in accordance with the instructions of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it has been made mandatory for passengers coming from/transiting through to undergo compulsory quarantine for a minimum period of 14 days.
