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COVID-19: AAI’s Ranchi airport facilitating uninterrupted delivery of medical essentials

AAI's Ranchi Airport is facilitating the movement of medical equipment and materials such as oxygen tankers, oxygen concentrators, nozzle, COVID-19 vaccine, injections, test kits and medicines

PSU Watch Bureau

New Delhi: Airports Authority of India's (AAI) airports are geared up to deal with the Corona pandemic and is making their humble contribution to fight against the disaster and support the country. In this pandemic, Ranchi Airport is also facilitating the movement of medical equipment and materials such as oxygen tankers, oxygen concentrators, nozzle, COVID-19 vaccine, injections, test kits and medicines. It is also being ensured by the airport management that the movement of the essential materials is completed on priority without any delay.

The mission at Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi to overcome the oxygen crisis for the country started from April 24 and till 08th May 2021, a total of 139 oxygen tankers in 100 aeroplanes of the Indian Air Force have been transported. The Indian Air Force aircraft like C-17, C-130J, AN 32, IL 76 and other small aircraft have been helping in the transportation of essential material at regular intervals.

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Apart from this, Team Ranchi Airport is also following all the COVID-19 related guidelines and protocols as per the instructions of the Central and State Governments. The airport management makes continuous requests to all the passengers, stakeholders, visitors, employees etc. to always follow COVID appropriate behaviour and maintain staggered timing to minimise crowding. It has been strictly advised to all present at the airport to wear masks and follow social distancing norms. Punitive provisions are also in place for those found violating the guidelines.

AAI Airports are displaying instructions through several electronic and permanent displays at the terminal to spread the message. This campaign aims to create awareness for encouraging COVID appropriate behaviour and ensuring the safety of passengers.

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