According to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday. RT-PCR tests to detect Covid-19 infections will be required for travelers arriving from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand. These are the nations that are reporting a sharp increase in Covid cases.
“Beginning January 1, 2023, all flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand must undergo an RT-PCR test. Before leaving, they must send their reports to the Air Suvidha portal “explained the health minister.
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This occurs as government surveillance is increased in response to a significant increase of Covid cases across many nations, including China. 39 foreign visitors arriving in India on Wednesday tested positive during the 6,000 random tests conducted at airports over the previous two days.
Indian Covid usage is expected to increase in January, according to health experts. Over the next 40 days, there should be an increase in cases. Based on the readings from the previous year, the notice has been issued.
India started keeping a careful eye on the pandemic after the increase in order to prepare for the New Year’s festivities. No limits have yet been put in place by the federal government or the governments of the states and union territories, but they have advised people to behave in a Covid-appropriate manner.
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This week, hospitals around the nation staged a practice drill to make sure they were prepared for any Covid-19-related situation. Government officials have urged individuals who are due to take the preventive dose to do so because only 27% of the eligible adult population has done so.
