"One of our colleagues, a first officer with SpiceJet, has tested positive for COVID-19. The test report came on March 28. He did not operate any international flight in March 2020," a spokesperson of the airline told an eminent news agency.
"The last domestic flight that he operated was on March 21 from Chennai to Delhi and since then he had quarantined himself at home," the spokesperson added.
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The spokesperson further assured that all crew and staff members who had been in direct contact with him have been asked to self- quarantine by staying at home as a precautionary measure for the next 14 days.
"All measures are being taken to provide appropriate medical care to him. The safety of our passengers and employees is our topmost priority," said Spicejet spokesperson.
Currently, PM Modi has imposed a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days till April 14 to stop the spread of the COVID-19, and consequently, all international and domestic flights have been suspended for this period.
"We have been diligently following the guidelines issued by the WHO and the government of India. All our aircraft are being disinfected thoroughly since the end of January and the disinfectants used are as per the WHO standards," the spokesperson said.
So far, India has confirmed over 1000 positive cases for Covid-19 and 27 deaths.