Coronavirus lockdown: 444 people repatriated, says Australian High Commission

Of the 444 people, 430 were Australians citizens, permanent residents and their families, while 14 were New Zealand citizens.

A total of 444 people took off on a charter flight from New Delhi for Melbourne on Sunday amid the nationwide lockdown imposed last month to check the spread of coronavirus.

430 Australian citizens, permanent residents and family; 14 New Zealand citizens took off on a charter flight from Delhi for Melbourne. (ANI)

“Supported the repatriation of 444 people who just took off on charter flight JT2846 from #Delhi for #Melbourne. The flight was organised by a group of Australians led by Simon Quinn. Thanks to @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia for facilitating. @MarisePayne @dfat,” Australian High Commission, India, tweeted along with a 44-second video.

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Of the 444 people, 430 were Australians citizens, permanent residents and their families, while 14 were New Zealand citizens.

India had last month suspended international flights in a bid to check the spread of coronavirus in the country.

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the country crossed 7,500 including 6634 active cases, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday. So far 652 people have been cured/discharged while 242 deaths have been reported across the country and one person has migrated. (ANI)