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Stop flights from Singapore over new virus strain: Kejriwal requests Centre

This new strain of virus could invade India in the form of a third wave, he said in a tweet

Arvind Kejriwal
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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : May 18 2021 | 3:51 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Central government to immediately cancel all air services with Singapore, saying a new strain of coronavirus there is said to be "very dangerous" for children.

This new strain of virus could invade India in the form of a third wave, he said in a tweet.

"The new form of coronavirus in Singapore is said to be very dangerous for children. It could reach Delhi in the form of a third wave. My appeal to the Central government: 1. Cancel all air services with Singapore with immediate effect 2. Work on vaccine alternatives for children on a priority basis," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi.
 

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First Published: May 18 2021 | 3:46 PM IST

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