New Delhi: In its support to battle the pandemic COVID-19, Indian Air Force (IAF) continued to provide full support to the nation’s efforts to contain its spread.

IAF has airlifted nearly 25 tonnes of essential medical supplies in last three days from Delhi, Surat, Chandigarh to Manipur, Nagaland and the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The medical supplies include Personal Protective Equipment, Hand sanitisers, surgical gloves, thermal scanners and medical personnel.

Regular airlift of COVID test samples from the Union Territory of Ladakh to Delhi is also being carried out. Towards this, C-17, C-130, An-32, AVRO and Dornier aircraft of IAF are being tasked as required and IAF is adequately geared up to meet all the emerging demands.

In addition, several quarantine facilities created at various IAF bases across the country, continue in a state of readiness. Medical care to Indian citizens evacuated from Iran and Malaysia is being provided at air bases at Hindon and Tambaram respectively. COVID-19 testing laboratory at Command Hospital Air Force, Bengaluru is also operational for testing.

Meanwhile, comprehensive measures have been taken to control the spread of the contagion at all bases of the IAF. Guidelines laid down by the Government of India are being strictly adhered to while ensuring that IAF assets and air bases are ready to support the national effort to fight Corona pandemic.

IAF stations are also continuing to provide meals and support to all people from economically weaker section of the society residing in their neighborhood.