May 25, 2020 1:45 PM

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Chennai Airport witnesses brisk activity with resumption of civilian flights

<span style="color: #222222;">Along with its peers nationwide, the Chennai Airport is also witnessing brisk activity today with the resumption of civilian flights. Today, 19 flights depart from Chennai for various destinations while 16 others arrive at the Airport. Several safety protocols to prevent the spread of the pandemic has been put in place.<br />'' <br />'' The birds that were hibernating for over two months have now taken wings. At the Chennai Airport 25 flights are allowed to land every day from today, and there is no cap for take-off. Sky is the limit for departures. Chennai being the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic in the state, extra caution is being taken in the metropolis as far as arrival is concerned. In other airports in the state, the usual nationwide practice is being followed for both landing and take-off. The passengers are allowed to travel into the state only if they have got their e-pass issued through the dedicated website, </span><a href="http://tnepass.tnega.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">tnepass.tnega.org</span></a><span style="color: #222222;">.<br />'' <br />'' On arrival, they will be subjected to thermal screening and are mandated to be under self-quarantine for the specified 14-day period. Symptomatic people would be tested with the RT-PCR kits and if found positive, be isolated and given medical treatment depending on the disease severity.</span><br />

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