Omicron alarm: What are the new testing rules for inbound US, UK travellers?
3 years, 1 month ago

Omicron alarm: What are the new testing rules for inbound US, UK travellers?

Hindustan Times  

India reported its fourth confirmed case of Omicron variant as countries around the world tighten travel restrictions to contain the spread of a coronavirus strain which, experts fear, could possibly evade immunity from earlier infections. The United States has announced new testing rules for inbound travellers which will take effect from Monday amid global alarm over Omicron variant of coronavirus. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky's order says all air travellers, “regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, will be required to show a negative pre-departure Covid-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the United States." Britain has also tightened its travel guidelines, requiring all travellers, regardless of their vaccination status, to take a pre-flight Covid test within 48 hours prior to their flight.

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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 …

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week
1 year, 8 months ago

Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week

The Independent  

Travellers who have not had coronavirus vaccinations will be permitted to enter the US from next week. It will give a boost to transatlantic customer demand Virgin Atlantic That requirement will be dropped at the end of the day on May 11, when the US “Covid-19 public health emergency” ends, according to the White House. It said in a statement …

Travellers no longer need to produce PCR Covid test to enter China
1 year, 8 months ago

Travellers no longer need to produce PCR Covid test to enter China

Hindustan Times  

Travellers entering China will no longer need to provide a negative PCR test result starting from Saturday, in another easing of China's “zero-COVID” policies. China covid: Travellers can instead show a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before boarding. Read here: China’s covid drugmakers' shares surge amid concern over new wave Travellers can instead show a negative antigen …

COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A requirement that travelers to …

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, …

US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
2 years ago

US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China

Associated Press  

The U.S. announced new COVID-19 testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections. But the CDC’s action may be less about stopping a new variant from crossing U.S. borders and more about increasing pressure on China to share more information, said Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious disease epidemiologist at …

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines
2 years ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. The officials said 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, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit the airport in Delhi on Thursday to take stock of …

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 …

U.S. will require coronavirus testing for travelers from China
2 years ago

U.S. will require coronavirus testing for travelers from China

LA Times  

The U.S. announced new coronavirus testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge in infections. But the CDC’s action may be less about stopping a new variant from crossing U.S. borders and more about increasing pressure on China to share more information, said Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious disease epidemiologist at …

US to require travelers from China to show negative Covid-19 test result before flight
2 years ago

US to require travelers from China to show negative Covid-19 test result before flight

CNN  

CNN — The United States will require all travelers from China to show a negative Covid-19 test result before flying to the country as Beijing’s rapid easing of Covid-19 restrictions leads to a surge in cases. Indian authorities have said travelers from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand will have to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test …

US to require negative COVID tests for travellers from China
2 years ago

US to require negative COVID tests for travellers from China

Al Jazeera  

Restrictions come in response to surge of infections across China after Beijing lifted strict policies to contain the virus. The United States will require negative COVID-19 tests for travellers from China, US health officials have said, after Beijing’s decision to lift stringent restrictions to contain the virus. Also, there’s been a decrease in testing across China so it also makes …

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 …

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 …

Covid Alert! Random testing for arriving international flyers begins tomorrow
2 years ago

Covid Alert! Random testing for arriving international flyers begins tomorrow

Live Mint  

Around 2% of passengers arriving on each international flight will be subject to random coronavirus tests from tomorrow, December 24, the Central government said on Thursday. In the letter, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said if anybody found Covid-19 positive, the sample should be sent for genome testing at the designated INSACOG laboratory network, as per PTI reports. Bhushan stated …

India issues revised guidelines for international arrivals amid Covid scare
2 years ago

India issues revised guidelines for international arrivals amid Covid scare

Live Mint  

Centre has issued 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' owing to the sudden rise in COVID cases in China, the US and some other countries. The passengers found to be symptomatic during screening shall be immediately isolated, taken to a designated medical facility as per health protocol. The following protocol post arrival shall also be followed: A sub-section shall undergo random post …

Centre issues new guidelines for international passengers amid fresh Covid fears
2 years ago

Centre issues new guidelines for international passengers amid fresh Covid fears

India TV News  

Covid New Wave: The Centre on Thursday issued new 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' amid rising fear of a new Covid wave as cases are rising in China and some other countries. The passengers found to be symptomatic during screening shall be immediately isolated, taken to a designated medical facility as per health protocol. All travellers should self-monitor their health post …

People encouraged to stay put during National Day holiday
2 years, 3 months ago

People encouraged to stay put during National Day holiday

China Daily  

Health officials are encouraging people to stay put for the National Day holiday, and cross-regional travelers are required to present negative COVID-19 nucleic acid testing results taken within 48 hours before boarding public transport. Lei Zhenglong, an official of the National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control, said at a news conference on Thursday that travelers should also get tested …

People encouraged to stay put during National Day holiday
2 years, 3 months ago

People encouraged to stay put during National Day holiday

China Daily  

Health officials are encouraging people to stay put for the National Day holiday, and cross-regional travelers are required to present negative COVID-19 nucleic acid testing results taken within 48 hours before boarding public transport. Lei Zhenglong, an official of the National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control, said at a news conference on Thursday that travelers should also get tested …

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
2 years, 6 months ago

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travellers to the US take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The Biden administration put in place the testing requirement last year, as it moved away from restrictions that …

US drops Covid-19 test requirement for international travel to boost tourism
2 years, 6 months ago

US drops Covid-19 test requirement for international travel to boost tourism

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international travellers test negative for Covid-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States, ending one of the last remaining government mandates designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. US drops Covid-19 test requirement for international travel to boost tourism The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced …

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
2 years, 6 months ago

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international travelers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States, ending one of the last remaining government mandates designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Roger Dow, president of the U.S. Travel Association, called lifting the testing rule “another huge step forward …

US to drop Covid testing for incoming international flyers from Sunday
2 years, 6 months ago

US to drop Covid testing for incoming international flyers from Sunday

India Today  

The Biden administration will drop pre-departure Covid-19 international air testing requirements effective Sunday at 12:01 a.m. after heavy lobbying from airlines and the travel industry. The Biden administration will announce on Friday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer require pre-departure Covid-19 testing for travelers coming to the United States after it determined based on the …

Flying to the US? Soon you won’t need a COVID test
2 years, 6 months ago

Flying to the US? Soon you won’t need a COVID test

Al Jazeera  

The US had required travelers to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test if they were flying into the country. US President Joe Biden’s administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the US take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain …

U.S. to lift COVID-19 test requirement for international air arrivals
2 years, 6 months ago

U.S. to lift COVID-19 test requirement for international air arrivals

LA Times  

The lifting of the COVID-19 test requirement for international air travel ends one of the last government mandates meant to contain the coronavirus. The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the …

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers
2 years, 9 months ago

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers

News 18  

The UK government will remove all remaining Covid restrictions on international travel for all passengers from Friday onwards, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced. From 4 a.m. on coming Friday, all Covid-19 travel restrictions will be lifted, including the passenger locator form for arrivals into the UK, as well as all tests for passengers who do not qualify as vaccinated, reports …

Here's how to decide if you're safe to go out when you're recovering from omicron
2 years, 10 months ago

Here's how to decide if you're safe to go out when you're recovering from omicron

NPR  

Here's how to decide if you're safe to go out when you're recovering from omicron Enlarge this image Maria Stavreva/Getty Images Maria Stavreva/Getty Images The good news is, the numbers of COVID-19 cases are plummeting across the country. If you're fever-free but you are still feeling sick, "that's not a great sign" – keep isolating for as much of that …

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 …

No RT-PCR, quarantine: Govt's new Covid rules for international arrivals
2 years, 10 months ago

No RT-PCR, quarantine: Govt's new Covid rules for international arrivals

India Today  

The Ministry of Health on Thursday issued revised Covid-19 guidelines for international arrivals, which will come into force from February 14. Besides uploading negative RT-PCR report, travellers will now have the option to upload certificate of completing full primary vaccination schedule provided from countries on a reciprocal basis, the health ministry said. READ | Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights …

Private labs offer fake Covid negative report for foreign travel
2 years, 11 months ago

Private labs offer fake Covid negative report for foreign travel

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: As it is mandatory for air passengers to produce Covid-negative test reports before foreign travel for employment and study, several persons are approaching ‘bookies’ to arrange such fake reports. It is mandatory to have an RT-PCR negative test done and report obtained 24 hours before boarding the flight under the Air Bubble arrangement and before 48 hours, under the …

England lifts Covid restrictions as Omicron threat recedes
2 years, 11 months ago

England lifts Covid restrictions as Omicron threat recedes

India Today  

Most coronavirus restrictions including mandatory face masks were lifted in England on Thursday, after Britain's government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and Covid-19 hospitalisations. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the government's vaccine rollout, testing and development of antiviral treatments combine to make "some of the strongest defences in Europe", allowing a "cautious return" to normalcy. Officials …

UK scraps Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellers from February 11
2 years, 11 months ago

UK scraps Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellers from February 11

India Today  

Britain on Monday announced that it will scrap Covid-19 test requirements for fully vaccinated travellers entering England from next month. UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps made a statement in the House of Commons outlining the Covid travel update, confirming that from 4am local time on February 11 travellers who have had both doses of a Covid vaccine will no longer …

COVID: Staying at isolation facility not mandatory from today for foreign arrivals testing positive
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID: Staying at isolation facility not mandatory from today for foreign arrivals testing positive

India TV News  

Highlights The revised guidelines for international arrivals came into effect from Saturday Govt said passengers found to be symptomatic during screening to be immediately isolated If tested positive, their contacts shall be identified and managed according to norms, it added The travellers from any part of the country arriving in India, who test Covid positive, will not mandatorily be managed …

Covid isolation cut to five days in England over shortages
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid isolation cut to five days in England over shortages

Hindustan Times  

Boris Johnson’s government cut the Covid-19 self-isolation period in England to five days from seven as the surge in omicron infections sparked staff shortages at hospitals, schools and businesses. A healthcare worker wearing a PPE Kit walks inside a temporarily converted isolation ward for Covid-19 patients The reduction will take effect from Jan. 17, UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid told …

7-day home quarantine compulsory for all international passengers arriving in Kerala
3 years ago

7-day home quarantine compulsory for all international passengers arriving in Kerala

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Laying out its strategy to fight the COVID-19 spread as the highly contagious Omicron variant was mostly detected in air travellers from foreign countries, Kerala's health department on Friday decided to make it compulsory for all international passengers arriving in the state to undergo seven days home quarantine. A total of 280 people in the state have been infected …

No more Omicron surveillance at RGIA
3 years ago

No more Omicron surveillance at RGIA

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Testing for Covid-19, particularly for the prevalence of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus among international air passengers arriving at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in the city may not serve any purpose. He suggested that checking all incoming international passengers for the Omicron variant would provide no additional benefit to the control of Covid in the city and …

CDC updates Covid-19 isolation guidance, stops short of requiring testing
3 years ago

CDC updates Covid-19 isolation guidance, stops short of requiring testing

Live Mint  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday updated its guidance for people infected with the virus that causes Covid-19, including new details for people who want to test before leaving isolation. But if a person, such as a healthcare worker, is going to be around people at risk of getting severe disease, he said he would recommend getting …

Fauci: CDC mulling COVID test requirement for asymptomatic
3 years ago

Fauci: CDC mulling COVID test requirement for asymptomatic

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As the COVID-19 omicron variant surges across the United States, top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus, the White House’s top medical adviser said Sunday. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now considering including the …

Bengal suspends all direct flights from UK from 3 Jan amid Covid surge
3 years ago

Bengal suspends all direct flights from UK from 3 Jan amid Covid surge

Live Mint  

All direct flights arriving from United Kingdom to West Bengal has been suspended from 3 January, the state government announced in an official statement on Sunday. On the airport front, all passengers coming from other non at-risk countries by international flights to West Bengal have to mandatorily undergo a Covid test upon arrival at their cost. The airlines will randomly …

US revises 5-day isolation Covid guidelines for asymptomatic patients, adds no fever for 24 hours
3 years ago

US revises 5-day isolation Covid guidelines for asymptomatic patients, adds no fever for 24 hours

India Today  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its Covid isolation guidelines that reduced quarantine period for asymptomatic patients to five days. The move was criticised on social media and in 48 hours, the CDC revised its guidelines on December 29 to say, “People with Covid-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their …

What are the latest Covid travel rules?
3 years ago

What are the latest Covid travel rules?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fully vaccinated arrivals must meet the following conditions: pre-departure test before being allowed on board a train, boat or plane …

UK, US see record surge in daily Covid cases as Omicron spreads at alarming rate
3 years ago

UK, US see record surge in daily Covid cases as Omicron spreads at alarming rate

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 situation in the United Kingdom and the United States is becoming worrying with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus fuelling infections and becoming the primary reason for the spike in daily cases. UK In the United Kingdom, daily Covid-19 cases climbed to 183,037 on Wednesday, setting a new record in the daily tally. According to data shared by …

UK rules out new restrictions before Christmas amid Omicron surge
3 years ago

UK rules out new restrictions before Christmas amid Omicron surge

India TV News  

Highlights British govt said it won't introduce any new coronavirus restrictions until after Christmas Confirmed coronavirus cases in UK, where omicron is now dominant, surged by almost 60% in a week Govt has offered grants, loans to support restaurants, bars, theaters, others as business is hit The British government said Thursday it won't introduce any new coronavirus restrictions until after …

Omicron Is Now The Dominant COVID-19 Variant In The U.S.
3 years ago

Omicron Is Now The Dominant COVID-19 Variant In The U.S.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BOSTON — The nation’s second-largest city called off its New Year’s Eve celebration Monday, and its smallest state re-imposed an indoor mask mandate as the omicron variant leaped ahead of other variants to become the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. And in Boston, the city’s new Democratic mayor announced to howls of protests that …

UK health boss: COVID-19 rules could tighten by Christmas
3 years ago

UK health boss: COVID-19 rules could tighten by Christmas

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s health secretary has refused to rule out imposing tougher COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas amid the rapid rise of infections and continuing uncertainty about the omicron variant. The British Medical Association is warning that almost 50,000 doctors, nurses and other National Health Service staff in England could be off sick with Covid-19 by Christmas Day unless additional measures …

Outbreak Management urged Cabinet to discourage travel
3 years ago

Outbreak Management urged Cabinet to discourage travel

NL Times  

The Cabinet decided not to add the Outbreak Management's Team advice to discourage travel to the list of Covid-19 measures announced on Saturday. "Going on vacation is allowed, but stick to applicable rules in the country where you are going," Health Minister Hugo de Jonge said during the press conference on Saturday. The OMT said the government should strongly discourage …

More coronavirus restrictions could come in for Christmas, says De Jonge
3 years ago

More coronavirus restrictions could come in for Christmas, says De Jonge

Dutch News  

Tougher coronavirus restrictions may be needed as early as next week if the worst fears about the Omicron variant are realised, health minister Hugo de Jonge has said. On Thursday more than 88,000 positive tests were reported in the UK, a record for a 24-hour period, and infections are doubling every two days. The number of patients in hospital has …

More coronavirus restrictions could come in for Christmas, says De Jonge
3 years ago

More coronavirus restrictions could come in for Christmas, says De Jonge

Dutch News  

Tougher coronavirus restrictions may be needed as early as next week if the worst fears about the Omicron variant are realised, health minister Hugo de Jonge has said. On Thursday more than 88,000 positive tests were reported in the UK, a record for a 24-hour period, and infections are doubling every two days. The number of patients in hospital has …

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