Delhi Airport Sets Fresh Guidelines In Wake Of Omicron Variant: All You Need To Know
As new rules for testing start for travellers from countries where Omicron cases have been found, a video?today showed preparations?at the Delhi International airport.
A report by NDTV pointed out that chairs that are socially distanced have been placed in long rows within a holding area for passengers who will need to wait for an RT-PCR tests upon arrival.
From tomorrow, on-arrival Covid testing will be a must for passengers from more than 14 at-risk nations where the Omicron variant has been detected, before they are allowed to leave.
Also, the IGIA in the national capital will be ramping up its manpower to cater to more number of tests as well as provide the results in a shorter time.
This comes as the country's largest airport IGI on Monday said all necessary arrangements will be ready on time keeping in mind the fresh guidelines and passenger convenience.
On Sunday, the government issued revised guidelines to be effective from December 1 wherein passengers travelling from or transiting through "at-risk" countries will have to undergo RT-PCR test on arrival in India. The passengers will also have to wait for the results before leaving the airport or taking a connecting flight.
India has not reported any case of 'Omicron' yet but the Karnataka government on Monday said the sample of one of two recent South Africa returnees appears "different from the Delta variant".
Amid the emergence of 'Omicron', Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said the situation is being closely monitored and reviewed in consultation with other ministries regarding "any further decision" on resuming scheduled international passenger services.
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