India's COVID-19 crisis: ICMR revises RT-PCR testing guidelines to reduce pressure on diagnostic labs
3 years, 8 months ago

India's COVID-19 crisis: ICMR revises RT-PCR testing guidelines to reduce pressure on diagnostic labs

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The need for RT-PCR test in healthy individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travel may be completely removed to reduce the load on laboratories, recommended an ICMR advisory for COVID-19 testing during the second wave of the pandemic. The advisory stated that RT-PCR test must not be repeated in any individual who has tested positive once either by RAT or RT-PCR and that testing is not required for COVID-19 recovered individuals at the time of hospital discharge in accordance with the discharge policy of the Ministry of Health. The advisory was issued in view of laboratories facing challenges to meet the expected testing target due to extraordinary case load and staff getting infected with COVID-19. The ICMR also advised all states to ensure full utilisation of the available RT-PCR testing capacity, both in public and private laboratories, and added that symptomatic individuals identified positive by RAT should not be re-tested and advised to go through home-based care as per ICMR guidelines.

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Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at THESE airports
1 year ago

Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at THESE airports

India TV News  

The Bihar government has decided to increase RT-PCR tests in the wake of a sudden spike in Covid-19 subvariant JN. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, who holds the health portfolio, and top government officials. Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Pratyay Amrit said two cases of the JN.1 variant have so far been detected in the …

Delhi govt to send COVID samples for RT-PCR test, genome sequencing amid spike in cases
1 year ago

Delhi govt to send COVID samples for RT-PCR test, genome sequencing amid spike in cases

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amid uptick in the COVID cases, the Delhi health department has ordered the authorities to send an “adequate” number of samples for RT-PCR test, officials said on Thursday, while also noting that they have been directed to conduct the genome sequencing of the COVID-positive RT-PCR samples, they added. This comes after India on Thursday recorded 594 new COVID …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, “As of now there …

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources
1 year ago

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources

India TV News  

COVID-19 India update: There is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers, Union health ministry sources said today, amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India. Corona infections: India on Thursday recorded 594 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311 the previous day, according to …

All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily
1 year ago

All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily

The Hindu  

Following an uptick in coronavirus cases in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Health, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner and National Health Mission Director J. Nivas has said COVID-19 testing will start immediately in the State and that a minimum of 1,000 RT-PCR tests will be done daily. NivasHealth, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner Mr. Nivas said Rapid Antigen Test Kits would be …

Rapid antigen tests should still be used for COVID-19, but some brands are better than others
1 year, 2 months ago

Rapid antigen tests should still be used for COVID-19, but some brands are better than others

ABC  

OK, hands up — who has a stockpile of COVID rapid antigen tests in the cupboard? Key points: There is a wide variation in the accuracy of COVID rapid antigen tests Experts say we still need RATs to stop the spread of COVID and ensure timely treatment There's a lot you can do to maximise the accuracy of RATs As …

TB testing stuck in the previous century, and waiting for change
1 year, 7 months ago

TB testing stuck in the previous century, and waiting for change

The Hindu  

The frenetic pace of activity in some areas of science is only matched by lethargy in others. A classic case, as Madhukar Pai, renowned researcher on Tuberculosis and Associate Director, McGill International TB Centre, McGill University, Canada, put it in a tweet as a pithy foreword to his article in Nature: “Billions of molecular tests were done for Covid-19 Why …

Health ministry directs states to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing
1 year, 9 months ago

Health ministry directs states to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: With the spike in Covid and influenza cases across the country, the Central government has directed all the states and union territories to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing as a declining trend has been noticed in some states. In a joint advisory issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research and health ministry, “ln the past several …

COVID-19 tests down, need to be scaled up, says government
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19 tests down, need to be scaled up, says government

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry on Saturday warned that at a time when the country was registering a sustained increase in the trajectory of COVID-19 cases in some States, COVID-19 testing had declined. In its advisory, the Ministry said that testing at the level of districts and blocks also varied, with some States heavily relying on the less sensitive rapid antigen tests. …

No more RT-PCR: Passengers from this country won’t need COVID-19 tests
1 year, 10 months ago

No more RT-PCR: Passengers from this country won’t need COVID-19 tests

Live Mint  

Passengers coming to India from or via Singapore will not require a negative report from a pre-departure COVID-19 test nor need to upload a self-health declaration on Air Suvidha portal with effect from February 13 at 11 am. The earlier set of COVID-19 travel recommendations, released in January, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India says all …

Centre Revises Covid-19 Guidelines For Passengers From High Risk Countries
2 years ago

Centre Revises Covid-19 Guidelines For Passengers From High Risk Countries

News 18  

India on Monday issued revised guidelines for international air passengers arriving from identified high-risk countries including China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan, mandating an RT-PCR test. “As per the revised guidelines, a mandatory requirement for pre-departure RT-PCR testing has been introduced for passengers in all international flights from these countries,” the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in …

India makes negative COVID test mandatory for passengers transiting through China, 5 other places
2 years ago

India makes negative COVID test mandatory for passengers transiting through China, 5 other places

Firstpost  

The test must be conducted within 72 hours of undertaking the journey to India and the negative report from the RT-PCR test has to be uploaded on the Air Suvidha portal before departure New Delhi: A negative Covid report is a must for passengers transiting through China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand, irrespective of their originating countries, …

Pre-departure RT-PCR tests introduced in all int’l flights from these countries
2 years ago

Pre-departure RT-PCR tests introduced in all int’l flights from these countries

Live Mint  

The Ministry of health and Family Welfare o Monday informed that a mandatory negative RT-PCR testing has been introduced in all international flights from six countries- China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Japan. “As per the revised guidelines, a mandatory requirement for pre-departure RT-PCR testing has been introduced for passengers in all international flights from these countries” …

Covid XBB.1.5 variant: Don’t step outside unnecessarily, says expert
2 years ago

Covid XBB.1.5 variant: Don’t step outside unnecessarily, says expert

Live Mint  

India does not have to worry about the new Covid variant of XBB.1.5 as 90% of its eligible population has been vaccinated 30-40% have administered booster doses, said Dr M Wali, Physician in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi. However, at the same time, Dr Wali asked people to "be cautious” and keep their elders and children isolated while …

Covid-19: This state approves pricing of RTPCR, Antigen tests in private centres
2 years ago

Covid-19: This state approves pricing of RTPCR, Antigen tests in private centres

Live Mint  

The Uttar Pradesh government on 29 December approved the cost of Covid-19 tests, including the Antigen, and RTPCR tests in private centres in the state. Earlier on Thursday, Union Health Ministry said that all international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload …

Covid News Updates: India Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Flyers from China, 5 Other Countries from Jan 1
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: India Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Flyers from China, 5 Other Countries from Jan 1

News 18  

Covid-19, Coronavirus Updates: RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand from January 1, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. Filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, …

RT-PCR negative report must for air travellers from China, four other countries
2 years ago

RT-PCR negative report must for air travellers from China, four other countries

The Hindu  

Wary of COVID-19 cases, the government has made RT-PCR negative report a mandatory requirement for air travellers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand. Travellers arriving in India will also have to fill a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal besides uploading a copy of their RT-PCR test report. “India’s decision to reintroduce COVID-19 testing is disappointing …

RT-PCR test must for flyers from China, five other nations, says health minister
2 years ago

RT-PCR test must for flyers from China, five other nations, says health minister

Hindustan Times  

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said RT-PCR tests - to detect Covid-19 infections - will be mandatory for passengers arriving from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand. "RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from January 1, 2023. Passengers undergo thermal screening as …

RT-PCR test mandatory for arrivals from China, 5 other countries from Jan 1 amid Covid scare
2 years ago

RT-PCR test mandatory for arrivals from China, 5 other countries from Jan 1 amid Covid scare

India Today  

Amid the rise in coronavirus cases in some countries, India has made the RT-PCR test mandatory for passengers coming in from China, Japan and four other countries from January 1, 2023. RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from 1st January 2023. — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya December 29, …

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19
2 years ago

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Union government is planning to make it mandatory for passengers arriving from China and five other places to have negative RT-PCR reports beginning next week. Meanwhile on Wednesday, the official sources, citing the pattern of previous outbreaks, said that the next 40 days will be crucial as India may see a Covid surge in January. As the …

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report
2 years ago

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report

Live Mint  

The Indian government is likely to mandate a negative RT-PCR test for all passengers arriving from China, which is facing a massive surge in Covid cases, a person familiar with the matter told news agency PTI. The official said that filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international …

India's move to conduct random RT-PCR tests unlikely to disrupt travel plans of holidaymakers
2 years ago

India's move to conduct random RT-PCR tests unlikely to disrupt travel plans of holidaymakers

The Hindu  

India's move to conduct RT-PCR test on a limited scale on passengers arriving from abroad has raised concerns among travellers but it's unlikely to have disruptive impact on the travel plans of most holidaymakers, including from the diaspora, the community members said on December 25, 2022. The Indian government on Saturday ramped up anti-COVID measures in the wake of a …

COVID-19 | RT-PCR tests made mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
2 years ago

COVID-19 | RT-PCR tests made mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand

The Hindu  

International travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and South Korea will have to bring RT-PCR test reports when they travel to India, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya announced on December 24, 2022. The focus of the drill will be to ensure adequate bed capacities including oxygen supported isolation beds and ventilator supported beds, availability of …

RT-PCR test mandatory for passengers from China, 4 other countries
2 years ago

RT-PCR test mandatory for passengers from China, 4 other countries

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid rising Covid cases in many countries, the Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Saturday that the RT-PCR test for the detection of Covid-19 will be made mandatory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. The Union health minister said that filling up the "Air Suvidha" form to declare the health …

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for arrivals from China, 4 more nations amid Covid worry
2 years ago

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for arrivals from China, 4 more nations amid Covid worry

Hindustan Times  

RT-PCR tests will be mandatory for those arriving from China, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday as the government takes stock of preparedness to check the spread of coronavirus. This comes a day after the Union Health Minister held a meeting with state ministers to discuss the current situation and ensure that the …

Travelling to India from abroad? Govt mulls doing away with this rule
2 years, 5 months ago

Travelling to India from abroad? Govt mulls doing away with this rule

Live Mint  

So all those planning to travel to India from abroad, please be informed about the changes in the new rule which the government is actively considering. As of now, passengers are required to upload their Covid-19 vaccine certificate or RT-PCR negative report on the Air Suvidha portal before coming to India. "The Civil Aviation Ministry recently sought inputs from the …

Doctors urge people with COVID symptoms to seek PCR tests as reports of false negatives from RATs rise
2 years, 5 months ago

Doctors urge people with COVID symptoms to seek PCR tests as reports of false negatives from RATs rise

ABC  

Allie and her family have been through many boxes of rapid antigen tests. "He then tested positive because he'd made my husband go to the office, so I think that shows RATs are rubbish," Allie said. Allie's story is an increasingly common one and as new variants drive a surge in COVID cases in Australia, doctors are warning against relying …

Rapid COVID-19 home tests surge in India, experts flag risks
2 years, 10 months ago

Rapid COVID-19 home tests surge in India, experts flag risks

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — On New Year’s Eve, the Indian government wrote to states encouraging them to promote the use of COVID-19 home tests, especially for people who are experiencing symptoms, in a bid to avoid straining local health systems. “If I had to guess, maybe only 20% of people using home tests are reporting it,” said K Srinath Reddy, president …

Expert calls on Mark McGowan to reopen WA border amid 'public indifference' to COVID-19
2 years, 10 months ago

Expert calls on Mark McGowan to reopen WA border amid 'public indifference' to COVID-19

ABC  

Yesterday, Western Australia recorded the highest number of local COVID-19 cases it has ever seen in one day. Key points: A growing number of West Australians are taking rapid antigen tests A growing number of West Australians are taking rapid antigen tests Premier Mark McGowan says this could help explain low PCR testing numbers Premier Mark McGowan says this could …

Travelling to India? No testing at airport for international flyers from today
2 years, 10 months ago

Travelling to India? No testing at airport for international flyers from today

Live Mint  

International passengers arriving in India will not require to undergo mandatory weeklong quarantine as new COVID-19 guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare come into force from today. If travellers under self-health monitoring develop signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, they will immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call national helpline number / state …

NT scraps rapid antigen test requirement for arrivals, as COVID-19 hospital admissions rise to 121
2 years, 11 months ago

NT scraps rapid antigen test requirement for arrivals, as COVID-19 hospital admissions rise to 121

ABC  

The Northern Territory government is scrapping its rapid antigen testing regime for interstate and international arrivals, as the number of people with COVID-19 in Territory hospitals rises to a new peak. Key points: From Tuesday, interstate and international arrivals to the NT will no longer need to do three rapid antigen tests after arriving Several remote communities have been placed …

Covid negative despite symptoms, being close to infected person? Here's why
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid negative despite symptoms, being close to infected person? Here's why

India Today  

Several people test negative for Covid-19 even after showing symptoms or when their family members have tested positive. Therefore, on the first day of symptoms, the test might show a negative result," said Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, clinical researcher advising the Covid task force, IMA Kochi, Kerala. Six days after the onset of symptoms is considered the optimal timing, but many …

Delhi slashes RT-PCR, RAT Covid test prices at private labs. Full details here
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi slashes RT-PCR, RAT Covid test prices at private labs. Full details here

Live Mint  

Amid a significant drop in Covid-19 cases across the national capital, the Delhi government today fixed the maximum price for the RT-PCR COVID-19 tests at private laboratories between ₹300 and ₹500 for RT-PCR samples collected from home, the state health department said in a notification. The rates for "conventional RT-PCR test wherein samples are collected by the government teams and …

AP yet to enhance RT-PCR tests to check Covid-19
2 years, 11 months ago

AP yet to enhance RT-PCR tests to check Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Though the centre has urged states and union territories to enhance Covid-19 tests, Andhra Pradesh government appears not yet fully geared to speed up RT-PCR tests. Strangely, the number of swab samples being collected presently is 20 per PHC, which comes as a surprise, as it delays the number of people being subject to RT-PCR tests. In addition, the …

Australian-made RATs await TGA approval amid rapid antigen test shortage
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian-made RATs await TGA approval amid rapid antigen test shortage

ABC  

As Australians struggle to get hold of a COVID-19 rapid antigen test, several Australian companies have been waiting months for local approval of their RATs. Key points: At least two Australian companies have applications pending with the TGA for rapid antigen tests Both tests are currently in use in overseas markets Brisbane-based AnteoTech is hoping to produce at least a …

An epidemiologically sound testing strategy
2 years, 11 months ago

An epidemiologically sound testing strategy

The Hindu  

On January 10, 2022, the Indian Council of Medical Research released an Advisory on Purposive Testing Strategy for COVID-19 in India. The latest COVID-19 testing strategy replaces the previous advisory, released on September 4, 2020 and inter alia, had the provision of COVID-19 testing on demand for ‘all individuals who wish to get themselves tested’. India, following this approach, ramped …

RATs in short supply: Rapid antigen test shortage shows little sign of ending soon
2 years, 11 months ago

RATs in short supply: Rapid antigen test shortage shows little sign of ending soon

ABC  

Australians are desperately searching for rapid antigen tests, but retail supplies remain limited and are unlikely to improve significantly for several weeks. Key points: Suppliers are bringing in millions of rapid antigen tests a week, but say deman still outstrips supply A major increase in supplies is not expected for weeks, possibly not until mid-February In some states and territories, …

Covid test, home quarantine must for international passengers landing in India | Check new rules
3 years ago

Covid test, home quarantine must for international passengers landing in India | Check new rules

India Today  

The government has revised the existing guidelines for international arrivals in India in view of the rising Covid-19 cases and the threat over the new Omicron variant of coronavirus. >> If tested negative they will follow, home quarantine for 7 days and shall undertake RT-PCR test on the eighth day of arrival in India. >> Travelers shall also be required …

Rapid antigen tests will soon be free for millions of Australians — who's eligible? When do you need a PCR test?
3 years ago

Rapid antigen tests will soon be free for millions of Australians — who's eligible? When do you need a PCR test?

ABC  

National cabinet has agreed to extend the availability of free rapid antigen tests to some Australians, but supply shortages remain a serious issue across the country. Starting in the next two weeks, concession card holders will join close contacts on the list of people who can get their hands on free RATs. There are two main groups of people who …

Rapid RT-PCR Must at Mumbai Airport for Passengers Coming from At-risk, High-risk Countries, UAE
3 years ago

Rapid RT-PCR Must at Mumbai Airport for Passengers Coming from At-risk, High-risk Countries, UAE

News 18  

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Mumbai civic body has made rapid RT-PCR test mandatory for the passengers coming from at-risk and high-risk countries and the UAE at the international airport here, a senior civic official said on Wednesday. A day earlier confusion was created due to misinterpretation of revised guidelines by a civic official who had said that …

Victoria records 1,999 COVID cases and three deaths as PCR and rapid testing messages shift
3 years ago

Victoria records 1,999 COVID cases and three deaths as PCR and rapid testing messages shift

ABC  

Victoria's health department has moved to clarify "unclear" texts sent to COVID-19 contacts about testing, amid continued strain on the system. Key points: Health authorities told some people to get a rapid test if they were asymptomatic or struggling to access PCR testing The department later told those contacts they still needed a PCR test The number of people in …

Rapid antigen test ban overturned in South Australia amid surge in COVID case numbers
3 years ago

Rapid antigen test ban overturned in South Australia amid surge in COVID case numbers

ABC  

Rapid antigen testing has finally been introduced among the South Australian public, as health authorities work to combat an eruption of COVID-19 cases and community transmission of the virus. Key points: Rapid antigen tests are going on sale at supermarkets and pharmacies across SA The move comes after SA recorded almost 500 daily cases on Thursday Huge demand is expected, …

Omicron scare: RT-PCR test pre-booking mandatory at six major Indian airports from today; check details here
3 years ago

Omicron scare: RT-PCR test pre-booking mandatory at six major Indian airports from today; check details here

Firstpost  

The RT-PCR test is widely regarded as one of the most precise laboratory methods available for detecting, tracking, and studying the presence of COVID-19 Passengers arriving at six major airports in India on or after Monday from countries designated as ‘at risk’ due to the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus will be required to pre-book RT-PCR tests, …

Covid-19 Omicron: Bihar State Guidelines For International and Domestic Passengers
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Omicron: Bihar State Guidelines For International and Domestic Passengers

News 18  

On December 5, Delhi and Rajasthan reported their first case of the Omicron variant, while Maharashtra contributed seven more cases to India’s tally of the new variant. Update on #COVID19▪️ 8,306 new cases, 8,834 recoveries in the last 24 hours ▪️ Recovery rate is currently at 98.35% ▪️ 64.82 crore total tests conducted so far#IndiaFightsCorona Read: https://t.co/ojxNSuSjD4 pic.twitter.com/wnN6BrsZKZ — PIB …

Mumbai airport cuts Rapid PCR test price. Check out new rate
3 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai airport cuts Rapid PCR test price. Check out new rate

India TV News  

Highlights Normal RT-PCR test rate has also been cut apart from rapid PCR Children under 5 years of age are exempted from both pre- and post-arrival testing Reduced RT-PCR test charges will help passengers to avail COVID-19 test at a minimal cost The city's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday said it has revised downward the charges for Rapid …

Omicron Forces States to Revise Covid Guidelines. Here's How UP, Delhi, Karnataka Are Upping the Ante
3 years, 1 month ago

Omicron Forces States to Revise Covid Guidelines. Here's How UP, Delhi, Karnataka Are Upping the Ante

News 18  

After two cases of the new Omicron variant were confirmed in Karnataka on Thursday, states across the country have been directed to remain vigilant and ramp up their preparedness against a possible splurge in Covid-19 cases. Here’s how states are bracing for the new challenge with new guidelines: Karnataka Karnataka on Friday updated its Covid-19 guidelines based on recommendations by …

Lengthy Procedure, Uncertainty & Fear of Infection: Travel Plans of Many Up in The Air as Omicron Halts 'New Normal'
3 years, 1 month ago

Lengthy Procedure, Uncertainty & Fear of Infection: Travel Plans of Many Up in The Air as Omicron Halts 'New Normal'

News 18  

As the Omicron variant threatens to trigger a new Covid-19 wave, the Centre has asked states to keep a strict vigil on international passengers coming to the country. In a new set of travel guidelines issued by the BMC on December 1, those entering Mumbai from ‘at risk countries’ as identified by the Centre, will have to take an RT-PCR …

From December, India imposes new rules for international arrivals over omicron scare
3 years, 1 month ago

From December, India imposes new rules for international arrivals over omicron scare

Hindustan Times  

In view of rising global concerns over omicron, a highly contagious new variant of the coronavirus disease, India is instituting from Tuesday midnight new rules for arriving international passengers, especially from ‘at-risk’ countries. International passengers from these ‘at risk’ countries have also been advised to prepare to wait at the airports till the report of the RT-PCR test comes Under …

Omicron variant doesn’t escape RTPCR, RAT, says Health Ministry
3 years, 1 month ago

Omicron variant doesn’t escape RTPCR, RAT, says Health Ministry

The Hindu  

COVID-19 variant Omicron doesn’t escape RTPCR test and Rapid Antigen Test, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. “States are advised for target/prioritized testing of passengers from the not “at-risk” countries also as part of the ramped up testing by the states,” says a Ministry release. The instructions followed Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan’s virtual meeting with the States/UTs to review …

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