Only 40 pct of international air routes have resumed: official
Vietnamese airways have resumed flights on solely 40 % of worldwide routes as many nations proceed to have entry restrictions, an aviation official mentioned.
Dinh Viet Thang, head of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, mentioned at a gathering Friday that the aviation trade targets full restoration of worldwide companies by the top of this yr.
Presently the frequency of flights to China and South Korea, Vietnam’s greatest tourism markets, stays restricted as the 2 nations nonetheless have strict Covid-related entry restrictions.
Thang additionally pointed to the monkeypox outbreak, which WHO has declared a world well being emergency, saying it may trigger nations around the globe to once more impose entry restrictions and quarantines, the Vietnam Information Company reported.
Monkeypox is now current in 78 nations and territories, and there have been over 16,000 instances and 5 deaths.
It’s transmitted via bodily fluids and lesions.
International locations throughout Asia which have recorded instances of the illness are on excessive alert, screening travelers coming from outbreak-hit areas.
Vietnam has but to file a case, however the well being ministry mentioned on Friday that folks with monkeypox should quarantine at well being facilities or hospitals till their signs disappear.
Aviation officers anticipate the variety of worldwide passengers going via Vietnamese airports this yr to succeed in 10 million, or round 24 % of pre-pandemic ranges.
Source: E.vnexpress.net