A Emirates Airlines spokesman confirmed that Dubai health authorities are examining passengers and crews arriving on Emirates flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, and subjecting them to a thermal survey and a questionnaire to assess the risks while leaving the mainland for China.
He stated that the carrier is in close contact with all relevant bodies in the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of China and other regulatory bodies, and adheres to their directives and directives, while closely monitoring developments in the situation, and following WHO guidelines, which are not currently advised of any travel restrictions
The spokesman added, in a statement issued today, that the carrier provides masks and hand sanitizers to its crews on board its flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Taipei, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh, and they have the option to wear masks on the plane, pointing out that the company's crews have been trained to follow best practices in the field of hygiene Set by the World Health Organization and the International Air Transport Association "IATA" and follow standard operating procedures to deal with any suspected cases on board.