Georgetown: Guyana is expected to keep its airports closed as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to pose serious threats, according to Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Egbert Field.
“I will be speaking with the Ministry of Health and the Task Force and then a determination would be made. More likely, it will be extended but you will get a report of that soon,” the Director General said.
Field indicated that discussions will be facilitated with the National COVID-19 Task Force and Public Health Ministry to make a determination.
On March 18, the Cheddi Jagan and Eugene F Correia International Airports were closed to commercial traffic, only operating for outgoing, cargo, medevac or specially authorised flights. Guyana joined Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname and many other countries in the closing of their airports to international flights as threats from the virus advanced.
The initial order was expected to last until March 31, but was further extended until May 3. As the global pandemic deepens, travelling poses a higher contraction rate, especially from one country to another. In fact, asymptomatic passengers can fly under the radar and infect other people without any awareness.
Major air carriers around the world have opted to cease operations from popular destinations until the virus is contained.
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