By Hina Kiyani
ISLAMABAD: The administration of Islamabad International Airport on Tuesday adopted strict measures by starting screening of passengers arriving from Britain amid fears of new COVID-19 strains in the United Kingdom (UK) and other countries. Following the directives of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the airport administration in Islamabad made special arrangements for COVID-19 screening of passengers coming from the UK.
According to sources, a health team was deputed at the Islamabad airport to collect samples of travellers from the UK to Pakistan. It is noteworthy to mention here that Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are operating in Islamabad to transport passengers from Britain. Earlier, the aviation authority announced to impose a ban on UK flights from Tuesday mid-night due to the spread of new coronavirus strains in Britain and other countries.
