The largest airline in the United States has announced that it will suspend flights to China until the end of April in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) based in Chicago, Illinois previously planned to resume flights between the US and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on February 20, then resume flights to Greater China. continent at the end of March. But before the new development of the epidemic, United Airlines representatives on February 12 announced to continue extending the suspension of flights to China until the end of April.

"We will continue to monitor the disease situation in China and review the schedule, while working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as health experts. public globally, "a UAL spokeswoman said in an email to the media on February 12. The company said it will assist customers who are eligible to book tickets or refund.

United Airlines operates about 12 flights a day between the US and China, including flights from Chicago to Beijing and Shanghai.

Three US airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, stopped flying to China after the US Department of State recommended "no travel" to China on January 30. The US government also imposed quarantine orders against travelers who have been to China for 14 days when entering the US.

American Airlines suspends flights to mainland China and Hong Kong until April 23 or 24, depending on the destination. Delta Air Lines acted similarly until April 30.

Pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan from December 2019, spreading to 26 countries and territories. Worldwide, 1,365 people died from the epidemic, of which two cases were recorded outside of mainland China: a Wuhan man in the Philippines and a man in Hong Kong. 60,161 people were infected, 8,243 people were in critical condition and 5,756 people were cured.

Countries with patients infected with corona virus. Click on image to see details.