Emirates service suspension comes after 3 passengers from Pakistan test positive.

RAWALPINDI -- After about 3 Pakistanis who arrived in Hong Kong on board an Emirates flight on June 22 tested positive for Covid-9, the UAE airline announced temporary suspension of passenger service from Pakistan till July 3.

Of the 3 passengers, both female and male, some had symptoms of fever, cough and sore throat while others were asymptomatic. According to the Hong Kong health department website, all the patients - except two male and one female - have been admitted to different hospitals. The website shows the travel history of the Pakistanis who had been in Pakistan and later travelled by the Emirates flight on June 2.

An Emirates spokesman said on Wednesday: 'Following the announcement of positive Covid-9 cases in Hong Kong relating to certain passengers who travelled on our flights, Emirates has taken the decision to temporarily suspend passenger services from Pakistan. We are coordinating closely with the various authorities and will review and implement any required additional measures to satisfy all parties before we resume services from Pakistan.'

The spokesman said health and safety of its crew, customers and communities remained top priority of Emirates. The airline has put in place a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey on the ground and in the air, to minimise the...