Covid-19 lockdown: US begins repatriation of its citizens stranded in India

There are more than 80 flights scheduled or in the planning stages from various locations.

The US has begun repatriation of its stranded nationals, who want to return home, from India which is undergoing a 21-day lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus pandemic, a senior American diplomat has said, praising the Indian government for extending full support to undertake this "important mission".

The repatriation from India is part of the massive effort being undertaken by the US for its citizens from across the world. So far, the US has repatriated over 30,000 citizens from over 60 countries on more than 350 flights.

"We began our repatriation efforts from India yesterday with a flight that brought in