CAA orders precautionary measures at airports amid mpox threats

[arshad.altaf]

ISLAMABAD/ KARACHI:
Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued directives for implementing necessary precautionary measures at airports across the country to prevent the spread of monkeypox (mpox).

The CAA has instructed that coordination between the health department and local authorities be ensured, and the availability of ambulances at airports be secured.

The authority also called for the provision of isolation facilities for suspected passengers, along with regular cleaning and disinfection of airport lounges.

The first cases of the mpox outside of Africa were recorded this week, in Sweden and Pakistan. There are three strains of the virus, of which one is the new more deadly and more transmissible Clade 1b which prompted the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday to declare an international health emergency - the agency's highest alert.

In addition, the CAA has advised international flight crews to wear masks and gloves. It has also mandated the provision of hand sanitisers for passengers and accompanying staff, and the thorough disinfection of restrooms, counters, and all luggage belonging to international travellers.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488980/ca ... ox-threats

[Abbas Ali]

Passenger scanning arrangements implemented and reviewed at various airports of Pakistan.

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[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as preventive measure against mpox has directed all airlines to ensure submission of passenger manifest in advance for all international arriving flights to the airport health establishment and airport management at all international airports in Pakistan with immediate effect.

The document must include the point of origin for all arriving passengers. CAA has directed airlines to ensure compliance.

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