"All personnel involved with cargo operations to be made aware of the importance of ensuring adequate distance at all workstations. Shift incharge of airports, packaging and handling centre shall ensure the same," the circular said.

"All personnel dealing with cargo operations will be provided with personal protective equipment like masks, gloves etc."

Besides, the circular mandated that all agencies shall ensure repeated disinfection of common working areas at timely intervals.

At present, no domestic or international passenger flight operations are allowed, but  cargo operations have been permitted to continue.