Riyadh: Saudi Arabia banned flights to and from India from Tuesday due to the accumulation of coronavirus cases, according to an official document. In a circular issued on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GACA) said it was “suspending travel to and from India, Brazil and Argentina, adding those who have stayed in any of the aforementioned countries during the 14-day period prior to their arrival in the Kingdom. “
Meanwhile, the Indian health government announced on Wednesday that 1,085 more people had succumbed to COVID-19, while 83,347 positive cases were recorded nationwide in the past 24 hours.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said the number of coronavirus deaths in the country was 90,020, while the number of cases was 5,646,010.
The Health Ministry said another 4,587,613 people have recovered from the pandemic as it spreads to 35 states in India.
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, Telangana and Assam are the most affected Indian states.
The central government has issued new rules for the fourth phase of unlocking, according to which metro trains will be able to resume their installations gradually.
The new rules also facilitated political, social and religious gatherings. However, schools, colleges, educational and educational establishments will remain closed, as well as movie theaters, swimming pools, theaters and other places.
Containment zone restrictions will also remain in place until further notice.
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