Pakistan Extends Ban on Flights from UK Over New Covid-19 Strain Till January 4
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Pakistan on Monday extended the ban on flights from the UK for another week over fears of a new variant of the coronavirus which is reportedly spreading at a much faster rate. The extension was announced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) after the government decided that the threat level regarding the virus from the UK had not reduced.
A communique sent by the CAA said: "The restrictions will remain in place till January 4, 2021, 2359 hours." The restrictions may be reviewed for further extension later. Initially the ban was imposed last week at the recommendation of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and it was to stay until the midnight of December 29.