Maharashtra govt makes Covid-negative report mandatory for passengers arriving from 4 states
4 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra govt makes Covid-negative report mandatory for passengers arriving from 4 states

Live Mint  

Fearing Covid-19 surge, Maharashtra government on Monday issued fresh guidelines for passengers arriving in the state from four Covid-hit states in the country. On the other hand, passengers arriving in the state via rail will have to carry an RT-PCR negative test report from a sample collected 96 hours before the scheduled arrival in the state. Those rail passengers who do not have an RT-PCR test negative report shall be screened for symptoms including body temperature at the alighting railway stations. Similarly, for those travelling by road, the state government added that the concerned district collectors of land border districts shall make arrangements to ensure that the passengers coming from these four states shall be tested for symptoms including body temperature.

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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 …

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection
1 year, 9 months ago

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection

India TV News  

Battle against Covid-19: Fresh covid-19 cases are brewing troubles in the country. “The state government is monitoring the situation amidst the rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the country,” the chief minister said, adding that people will have to take precautions while the government has already issued an advisory. Haryana Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Haryana government …

No more RT-PCR: Passengers from this country won’t need COVID-19 tests
1 year, 11 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 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 …

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 …

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min
2 years ago

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min

News 18  

Air Suvidha form filling to declare current health status will be made compulsory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also said that RT-PCR tests will be made mandatory for passengers arriving from these countries and if positive, they will be quarantined. Meanwhile, as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters New …

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 …

India makes negative COVID test mandatory for five countries
2 years ago

India makes negative COVID test mandatory for five countries

Al Jazeera  

Travellers arriving from countries, including China, will have to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country. India has mandated a COVID-19 negative test report for travellers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand, the federal health minister said. Passengers from those countries would be put under quarantine if they showed symptoms of COVID-19 or tested …

India to make COVID negative report mandatory for some int’l flyers
2 years ago

India to make COVID negative report mandatory for some int’l flyers

Live Mint  

The India government is mulling to make COVID-19 negative reports mandatory for international travellers arriving from countries with high numbers of positive cases, union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said during an interview with broadcaster NewsX on Friday. "In the next one week, selected countries will be identified where the caseload is higher today," minister Mansukh Mandaviya said. Random COVID checks …

No more Air Suvidha form for international arrivals from November 22
2 years, 1 month ago

No more Air Suvidha form for international arrivals from November 22

The Hindu  

International travellers entering India will no longer be required to fill up the self-declaration form, called Air Suvidha, for COVID-19 related screening of passengers. Neither will passengers be required to submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report These relaxations come into effect from November 22, and are part of the revised guidelines for international arrivals issued by the Ministry of Health …

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 …

Unvaccinated passengers still not allowed in Mumbai local trains: Maha govt
2 years, 10 months ago

Unvaccinated passengers still not allowed in Mumbai local trains: Maha govt

India Today  

After the Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government if it was willing to withdraw its notification issued last year prohibiting unvaccinated passengers from travelling on local trains in the city, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced that the Covid restrictions for unvaccinated people on the local trains are still in place. Covid restrictions to be in place; unvaccinated passengers …

Maharashtra reports big jump in Covid deaths at 47; 1,080 test positive
2 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra reports big jump in Covid deaths at 47; 1,080 test positive

India Today  

Maharashtra on Tuesday reported a big jump in deaths linked to coronavirus at 47 from just four fatalities registered a day ago, while the daily case tally again crossed the 1,000-mark to stand at 1,080, the health department said. Of the eight administrative circles, the Pune circle recorded 428 cases, followed by Mumbai, Nashik, Nagpur, Akola, Kolhapur, Latur and the …

HC asks Maharashtra govt if it allow Covid unvaccinated people to travel in local trains
2 years, 10 months ago

HC asks Maharashtra govt if it allow Covid unvaccinated people to travel in local trains

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra government if it was willing to withdraw its notification issued last year prohibiting people not vaccinated against COVID-19 from travelling in local trains in the city. Let there be a new beginning," Chief Justice Dipankar Datta said, adding that Chief Secretary Debashish Chakraborty must inform the court on Tuesday if the …

Fully vaccinated exempt from pre-departure RT-PCR test in UAE, says Air India Express
2 years, 10 months ago

Fully vaccinated exempt from pre-departure RT-PCR test in UAE, says Air India Express

India Today  

Travellers from the United Arab Emirates are now exempted from pre-departure RTPCR test if they have received both doses of Covid-19 vaccines in India, Air India Express said in a statement on Saturday. "Passengers who have completed the full vaccination schedule of both doses in India are exempted from RT-PCR testing prior to departure from travel to India from UAE," …

No Need for Negative RT-PCR Report to Enter State from Kerala & Goa: Karnataka Govt
2 years, 10 months ago

No Need for Negative RT-PCR Report to Enter State from Kerala & Goa: Karnataka Govt

News 18  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday lifted the condition of a mandatory negative RT-PCR test report of passengers coming from Kerala and Goa. "Passengers coming to Karnataka from Kerala and Goa, through all modes of transportation, no longer need a negative RTPCR report," Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar tweeted. Following the third wave of COVID-19, which started from the …

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 …

Covid-19: RT-PCR test mandatory for int'l passengers arriving in Rajasthan
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19: RT-PCR test mandatory for int'l passengers arriving in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan government on Sunday issued a fresh advisory for international passengers arriving in the state, mandating an RT-PCR test for detection of the Covid-19 infection. The revised guidelines by Rajasthan comes days after the Union ministry of health and family welfare revised its guidelines for international arrivals in the wake of an improvement in the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Besides, …

Govt\'s new guidelines for international arrivals: No 7-days mandatory home-quarantine
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt\'s new guidelines for international arrivals: No 7-days mandatory home-quarantine

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Government of India has issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines for international passengers arriving in the country from February 14. If travellers under self-health monitoring, develop signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID19, they will immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call National helpline number / State Helpline Number." "The Ministry of Health has issued revised …

COVID-19 revised rules: Foreigners coming to India need not stay at isolation centres on testing positive
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 revised rules: Foreigners coming to India need not stay at isolation centres on testing positive

Firstpost  

According to the revised ‘Guidelines for International Arrivals’ released on Thursday, the new norm will apply from 22 January till further order New Delhi: Travellers arriving in India from any country who will test positive for COVID-19 shall be treated/isolated as per the laid down standard protocol and will not mandatorily be managed at an isolation facility, authorities have said. …

'Isolation' Not Mandatory for Foreign Arrivals Testing Covid Positive: Authorities
2 years, 11 months ago

'Isolation' Not Mandatory for Foreign Arrivals Testing Covid Positive: Authorities

News 18  

Travellers arriving in India from any country who will test positive for COVID-19 shall be treated/isolated as per the laid down standard protocol and will not mandatorily be managed at an isolation facility, authorities have said. The existing guidelines state that travellers coming from any country including from those considered at-risk' shall be managed at isolation facility and treated as …

\'Isolation\' not mandatory for foreign arrivals testing COVID positive: Authorities
2 years, 11 months ago

\'Isolation\' not mandatory for foreign arrivals testing COVID positive: Authorities

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Travellers arriving in India from any country who will test positive for COVID-19 shall be treated/isolated as per the laid down standard protocol and will not mandatorily be managed at an isolation facility, authorities have said. The existing guidelines state that travellers coming from any country including from those considered ‘at-risk' shall be managed at isolation facility and …

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 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 …

Covid test must for all international passengers landing in Mumbai airport
3 years ago

Covid test must for all international passengers landing in Mumbai airport

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has made the Covid test mandatory for all international passengers arriving at Mumbai airport. Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 18,466 fresh coronavirus positive cases, around 52 per cent or 6,303 cases more than the previous day's tally, and 20 fatalities, the state health department said. Of the 75 Omicron cases, 40 cases were reported from Mumbai, nine from …

Goa to Test All International Arrivals, Caps RT-PCR Price as Covid-19 Cases Surge
3 years ago

Goa to Test All International Arrivals, Caps RT-PCR Price as Covid-19 Cases Surge

News 18  

The Goa government on Thursday said all international passengers, including those travelling from "non-high risk" countries, will be tested for COVID-19 on their arrival at the coastal state's lone airport. Taking to Twitter, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said in the wake of a surge in COVID-19 cases, the state government has issued a circular to this effect. "In view …

COVID-19 Omicron: Kerala Travel Guidelines for International and Domestic Passengers
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 Omicron: Kerala Travel Guidelines for International and Domestic Passengers

News 18  

The Airport Authorities of India has issued a fresh set of rules for travellers coming from high-risk countries to Kerala, as well as for domestic passengers. In wake of several countries, including India, reporting Omicron variant cases, all safety measures are in place in Kerala. Travellers coming from ‘AT Risk’ countries are subjected to a week home quarantine, even if …

Covid-19 Omicron: Rajasthan Travel Guidelines for International and Domestic Passengers
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Omicron: Rajasthan Travel Guidelines for International and Domestic Passengers

News 18  

The Omicron variant has once again caught citizens of India in a state of panic. Here is a complete guide for passengers flying to Rajasthan must keep in mind before travelling: The four South African returnees are currently admitted to the hospital of the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences. — Passengers who have not administered the first dose of COVID …

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 …

Covid-19 Omicron: Goa Travel Guidelines for International and Domestic Passengers
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Omicron: Goa Travel Guidelines for International and Domestic Passengers

News 18  

The detection of the Omicron variant in India has raised alarms in several states. Travellers from Non-risk countries A subsection in each flight shall be identified by concerned airlines shall undergo post-arrival testing at random at the airport on arrival. Domestic Passengers All Arriving passengers seeking entry in the State of Goa must carry a Covid negative test report for …

Covid-19 Omicron: Maharashtra Travel Guidelines for Int'l and Domestic Passengers
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Omicron: Maharashtra Travel Guidelines for Int'l and Domestic Passengers

News 18  

The new Omicron variant has spread the fear of yet another wave around the world. of Maharashtra Order, in addition to MoHFW guidelines issued, the passengers shall be declared as high-risk if They are arriving from high-risk countries namely South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Such all High-Risk passengers shall have to undergo RTPCR test immediately on arrival at the respective …

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 …

Maharashtra to issue revised air travel guidelines in couple of days, says health minister
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra to issue revised air travel guidelines in couple of days, says health minister

Firstpost  

Maharashtra has mandated seven-day institutional quarantine for travellers arriving in the state from ‘at-risk’ countries under the guidelines issued by the State Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday night. Mumbai: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday said revised guidelines for domestic air travel will be issued by the state government in the next couple of days, amid concerns over the …

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 …

Maharashtra revises quarantine norms, RT-PCR mandatory for passengers arriving from 3 'high-risk' countries
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra revises quarantine norms, RT-PCR mandatory for passengers arriving from 3 'high-risk' countries

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has revised quarantine measures for passengers arriving from three 'high-risk' countries - South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Passengers from these countries are required to undergo a mandatory RT-PCR test immediately on arrival, as well as a seven-day institutional quarantine. READ: No reason to panic, says BMC chief amid Omicron scare; postpones reopening of schools to Dec 15 …

Negative RT-PCR report must for all domestic passengers arriving at Mumbai airport: BMC
3 years, 1 month ago

Negative RT-PCR report must for all domestic passengers arriving at Mumbai airport: BMC

India TV News  

Highlights BMC asked Mumbai airport operator to communicate new rule to all domestic airlines Civic body said passengers can be exempted from RT-PCR only in exceptional cases BMC said Maharashtra's directives shall become operational from Wednesday midnight Amid global concerns over the Omicron strain of coronavirus, the Mumbai civic body on Wednesday mandated all domestic passengers landing at the city …

India's new rules for international flyers kick in from today as new COVID-19 variant Omicron spreads
3 years, 1 month ago

India's new rules for international flyers kick in from today as new COVID-19 variant Omicron spreads

Firstpost  

Cases of Omicron, deemed as a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization, have been detected in countries across the globe — spanning from United Kingdom to Japan In light of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, the government has issued new rules for international travellers arriving in India and these will kick into effect from Wednesday. • Passengers originating …

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 …

COVID-19 | States gear up to implement new airport protocols
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 | States gear up to implement new airport protocols

The Hindu  

States across the country have scurried to implement the testing, tracing and quarantine for international passengers from a few countries where the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been recorded, on advice from the Union Ministry of Health. The list of countries at risk is available in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website ; passengers coming from these …

Maha Mandates RT-PCR Tests for Unvaccinated Domestic Travellers amid Omicron Variant Fears
3 years, 1 month ago

Maha Mandates RT-PCR Tests for Unvaccinated Domestic Travellers amid Omicron Variant Fears

News 18  

In view of a new contagious variant of COVID-19 being found in South Africa, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Saturday said that all the passengers coming to the city from that country will be quarantined. Domestic travellers shall either be fully vaccinated or carry an RT-PCR test valid for 72 hours, the official statement said. Talking to PTI, Pednekar said …

Karnataka govt issues COVID-19 guidelines for short term travellers from Maharashtra
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt issues COVID-19 guidelines for short term travellers from Maharashtra

India TV News  

The Karnataka Government on Monday issued COVID-19 guidelines for short-term travellers from Maharashtra to Karnataka by any mode of transport as the daily caseload is slightly higher in Maharashtra than in Karnataka. Travellers are mandatory to undergo thermal scanning for fever on arrival and carry a COVID-19 vaccination certificate for both the two doses Travellers from Maharashtra, including Mumbai, need …

Tripura revises Covid guidelines, makes negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for travellers from other states
3 years, 2 months ago

Tripura revises Covid guidelines, makes negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for travellers from other states

India TV News  

Negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test report will be mandatory for entry into Tripura for travellers from those states where more than one district has a positivity rate of 5 per cent or more irrespective of their vaccination status, said an order issued by the State government on Friday. "It is hereby informed that from October 30 onwards, negative test report for …

Undergo COVID-19 RT-PCR test on returning to Mumbai after Ganpati festival: BMC
3 years, 3 months ago

Undergo COVID-19 RT-PCR test on returning to Mumbai after Ganpati festival: BMC

India TV News  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has asked people to undergo COVID-19 test on returning to the city from their hometowns after the Ganpati festival, as a precautionary measure, an official said on Saturday. The civic body has set up 266 centres offering free RT-PCR tests to people who have returned to Mumbai after celebrating Ganpati festival, additional municipal commissioner Suresh Kakani …

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