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NEW DELHI: The Center is likely to force people to have the Aarogya Setu mobile app installed on their phones while taking a flight after closing, authorities said Monday.
“Preliminary discussions on how to make this app mandatory for air passengers have been done with the airlines, “said government officials, adding that civil aviation ministry still to take a decision In this regard.
The mobile application helps users identify if they are at risk for COVID-19. It also provides people with important information, including ways to avoid coronavirus and its symptoms
The app provides a color-coded designation to users based on their health status and travel history. It helps the user to know if he is around someone who has tested positive for the virus.
“If the proposal is approved in the aviation Ministry, passengers who do not have the application on their phone will not be able to board their flight, “officials said.
The third phase of the coronavirus blockade will end on May 17. The government has yet to make a decision regarding the resumption of commercial passenger flight services.
India has been under blockade since March 25 to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, which has infected more than 67,100 people and has killed more than 2,200 so far in the country.
All commercial passenger flight operations have been suspended for the closing period. However, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights and special flights approved by aviation regulator DGCA have been able to operate.
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