New Delhi: Amid the growing number of positive coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country, the government on Thursday said that no international flight will be allowed to land in India from March 22 for one week.

It also asked the state governments to issue appropriate directions to all citizens above 65 years of age to remain at home. The government said in a statement, "No scheduled international commercial passenger aircraft shall be allowed to land in India from March 22 for one week."