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Centre says masks no more compulsory during air travel

The total number of active coronavirus cases in the country accounted was only 0.02 per cent of the total infections and the recovery rate increased to 98.79 per cent, according to the latest official data. Till now, the use of masks or face covers while travelling on flights was mandatory. The civil aviation ministry said the in-flight announcements henceforth may only mention that in view of the threat posed by Covid-19, all passengers should preferably use mask/face covers.