Canada announced on Monday that it was extending the ban on passenger flights from India for another month.
Canada on Monday announced that it is extending the ban on passenger flights to and from India for another month due to the delta version of COVID-19. Global News CA reported that the ban, which was imposed on April 22 when India was witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, was supposed to end on July 21, but will now remain in force till August 21 . This is the fourth time the ban has been extended.
Transport Minister Omar Alghbra told reporters during a news conference that the reason for the extension was the delta variant, which is considered the major strain of COVID-19 across the world.
“While progress is being made, the situation in India is still very serious,” he said. “The decision is based on advice received from the Public Health Agency of Canada, and will best protect Canadians from the increased introduction of the delta variant prevalent in India.”
The Canadian government announced Monday that fully vaccinated US citizens and permanent residents who wish to come to Canada for non-urgent reasons can do so starting August 9.
(with ANI inputs)
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