H1N1 in Male: SriLankan to activate safety procedures

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With the outbreak of the H1N1 flu in the Maldives, the SriLankan Airline has activated Communicable Disease Procedures on its flights that are being operating in and out of Male, Srilankan Airline today said.

Concerning the advice issued to the general public by the Maldives’ Health Protection Agency (HPA) has restricted the travel movements to their country. While an official said that the crew would be wearing face masks and will provide a face mask to any passenger who requests one during the flight as a safety measure.

“These proactive measures have been taken in the best interest of all our passengers and crew. SriLankan Airlines regrets any inconvenience caused to its passengers during this period,” he said.

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Docuk Friday, 17 March 2017 10:18 PM

Well done, SriLankan....

Selvyn Saturday, 18 March 2017 07:45 AM

Strict measures ought to be taken in the interest of the safety and well being of the people living here via DM Android App

Karoliya Saturday, 18 March 2017 08:57 AM

All that big worded safety procedures are all about crew wearing face masks and providing one to any passenger who requests for it?

Labby Saturday, 18 March 2017 09:59 AM

The problem here is so acute; all schools are temporarily closed in the capital city Male'.

nimal Saturday, 18 March 2017 08:47 PM

No point. H1N1 is endemic in Sri Lanka since several years back.

health watch..WEB MD... Saturday, 18 March 2017 10:25 PM

has appolo hospital taken ANY measures other than denying that none has been treated for H1N1....its ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN BE SORRY....the CEO denies but minor staff knows hes lying..via DM Android App

Dee Sunday, 19 March 2017 07:51 AM

What else do you expect? The crew to take blood samples and perform laboratory tests?

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