The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has published what it says are" reinforced recommendations for countries on risk management and the introduction of Covid-19 related national air travel requirements".
“As more states lift their Covid-19 related cross-border restrictions for air travellers, it is important for increased air travel connectivity and improved facilitation everywhere that pandemic related restrictions should only be introduced and maintained based on evidence-based risk management, and following World Health Organization (WHO) and ICAO recommendations and guidance,” said secretary general Juan Carlos Salazar.
“This approach contributes to enhanced travel, tourism, trade and economies," Salazar added, detailing what the ICAO, a United Nations body, said is "guidance" aimed at helping countries "maintain air connectivity while taking prudent and evidence-based measures to mitigate ongoing risks of SARS-CoV-2 [the virus that causes Covid-19) transmission".