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Coronavirus fears: PIA extends closure of flight operations to China


Pakistan International Airline (PIA) on Thursday has extended the suspension of the flight operations to China until March 31 amid corona virus fears.

The PIA announced suspension of flights to China from February 24 to March 15, and it was said that it would decide to extend the flight closure or not in March. 

It is now reported that the national airline has increased its flights closure from March 16 to March 31.

PIA spokesman said a decision on whether to extend or lift the ban will be made at the end of March.

It is to be noted that, the corona virus that erupted from China last December has claimed 3,285 lives and infected over 95,000 worldwide.

The said virus has been confirmed in five people in Pakistan, however, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said that the condition of all coronavirus patients is out of danger and they all are in good health.


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