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289 people on Dubai-Kochi flight offloaded after passenger tests coronavirus positive

A Dubai-bound flight from Kochi carrying 289 people including cabin crew was off-loaded.

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

KOCHI: A Dubai-bound flight from Kochi carrying 289 people including cabin crew was off-loaded after a passenger tested positive for coronavirus, Indian medias reported quoting officials.

A UK national who came to Kerala with a group of 19 for holiday was under surveillance, a Cochin International Airport Limited spokesman said.

All the passengers are being taken to hospital for screenings and medical check-ups.

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