UAE to suspend all China flights except for Beijing as coronavirus toll mounts

The United Arab Emirates is the latest country to announce suspension of flights to and from China — with the exception of the capital Beijing — in an effort to contain the new coronavirus, its state-run WAM news agency announced Monday. The suspension will come into effect on Wednesday, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said. “We continue to put our confidence in the Chinese government’s efforts to control and contain the situation,” the GCAA said, adding that all passengers travelling from Beijing International Airport will undergo a six to eight hour comprehensive medical screening at the airport before boarding.<br/>