By Grace Kuria
Tanzania’s ministry of health has on Wednesday banned all flights to and from India, due to the current surge in coronavirus cases and deaths in India.
In a statement, the country’s health permanent secretary Prof. Abel N. Makubi said, ” all flights to and from India are banned in Tanzania. This ban will be effective until further notice.”
There are however exceptions including: Cargo planes, in which case the crew will not be allowed to disembark from the conveyance.
As well as planes undertaking operations that have been approved by appropriate authorities that relate to humanitarian, diplomatic as well as medical assistance.
On Tuesday, Air Tanzania announced that effective May 4, Mumbai flights are temporarily suspended until further notice.
“Air Tanzania will waive all penalties on reservation changes, re-issues and refunds to affected passengers.” Read a statement by the Airline.
