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Abu Dhabi : United Arab Emirates has extended flight suspension from Bangladesh, and three other countries - India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka - till July 21, announced the country.
The move follows UAE's effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Emirates, Etihad and other carriers will not be permitted to carry passengers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or India, said the airlines operating on the routes in a notice as UAE extended the flight ban.
However, UAE nationals, diplomatic missions, official delegations and Golden visa holders are exempted from the UAE entry restrictions.
These passengers will be subject to acceptance and quarantine conditions, said UAE authorities.
However, the airlines said they will continue to operate flights to all four of these countries, carrying passengers to and from across their entire network.
Cargo flights will continue to operate in both directions without any impact.
The airlines are working closely with impacted guests to notify them of the changes to their itineraries.
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