ASHGABAT: Turkmen Airlines has extended the suspension of flights until March 31, 2021, due to measures to prevent the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic from entering the country according to the Turkmenportal information portal.
Tickets are valid until December 31, 2021.
Previously, the Turkmen Airlines extended the suspension of flights until February 28, 2021.
Also, Turkmenistan introduced the mandatory presentation of a COVID-19 absence certificate when registering for a flight. The certificate must be provided by both citizens of Turkmenistan as well as foreign citizens and stateless persons.
Previously, Turkmenistan received a shipment of medicines from the Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization (WHO/Europe) to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the country.
WHO/Europe experts worked in Turkmenistan at the request of the government, to support Turkmenistan in the aspects of preparedness and response to COVID-19. During the visit, the sides held a meeting where Turkmenistan presented its program to fight infectious diseases. Furthermore, the Turkmen side noted that the country follows the WHO recommendations and is currently implementing a program to ensure preparedness for countering and responding to infectious diseases. – Agencies
