Air transport was among the hardest-hit economic sectors, affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

With countries around the world beginning to loosen their anti-coronavirus measures, many people are starting to ask one thing: when can I travel again? If you’re planning to come to Russia, you might need to wait until next year.

Lifting restrictive measures amid the coronavirus pandemic cannot be instantaneous, it should be carried out carefully, he stressed.

Cases of infection continue to be appear, but their growth has stabilized, Melita Vujnovic said.

It is noted that "before issuing a boarding pass, airline employees will strictly check documents confirming passengers’ residence in the region".

The prime minister noted the efficiency of Russia’s assistance and the high professionalism of Russian military specialists and medics who are completing their humanitarian mission in Italy.

The Russian leader emphasized that these countries treasure the memory of heroes whose bravery on the frontlines and selfless labor in the rear contributed to the defeat of Nazism.

Russia will begin to partially lift its Covid-19 lockdown from May 12 when restrictions on industrial and construction businesses are removed, Sergey Sobyanin announced during a government meeting chaired by Vladimir Putin.

Starting with April 22, people can only travel by public transport if they have special digital passes detailing the purpose of travel.

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko also recalled that medical university students are involved.