The assurance was made known in a statement jointly signed by WHO Director-General, Mr Tedros Ghebreyesus and ICAO Secretary-General, Dr Fang Liu, on Friday.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have reaffirmed commitment to foster greater international cooperation to contain the coronavirus and to protect the health of travellers.
They said the joint statement came amidst increased international cooperation in order to coordinate a more effective response to COVID-19, and was welcomed by aviation industry groups.
The statement noted the importance of states adhering to ICAO and WHO standards relating to the prevention of the spread of communicable diseases and to follow International Health Regulations (2005).
It said ICAO had been working closely with governments and industry partners such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI).
“This is to provide guidance to aviation authorities, airlines, airports, and advice to individuals, on appropriate measures that will protect the health of travellers and reduce the risk of transmission.
“IATA and the airlines are working closely with WHO, ICAO, and ACI to ensure that harmonised and updated procedures are made available in order to keep passengers safe, the world connected, and the virus contained.
“Travellers should be reassured that the industry is prepared to deal with communicable diseases as a result of experiences with previous outbreaks.
“The International Health Regulations of WHO are the established foundation for the coordinated global effort that will be required by all involved,” it said.
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