As the Wuhan virus cases, also known as COVID-19, cases are declining, the Government of India, announced a few relaxations for international passengers.
On the 10th of February, the Union Health Ministry issued a fresh Standard of Operation (SoP) which allows 14 days of self-monitoring isolation, than the previous 7 days mandatory quarantine.
The issued notice was in the wake of the economic activities that need to be taken up in an unhindered manner.
Air travel rules:
Submit factual and complete information in self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal, including travel details in the preceding 14 days.
Travelers are mandated to submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR diagnosis within 72 hrs prior to the impending journey.
Recommends 14 days self-monitoring post-arrival as against 7 days home quarantine that was mandated earlier.
Besides uploading a negative RT-PCR report (taken 72 hrs prior to journey), the option to upload a certificate of completing the full primary vaccination schedule of Wuhan virus vaccination is provided from countries on a reciprocal basis.
Post arrival requirement is to undergo home/institutional quarantine/ self-health monitoring, as warranted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
The undertaking of the isolation should be uploaded with the concerned airline before commencing the travel.
On arrival rules:
Approximately 2% of the total passengers in the flight shall undergo random post-arrival testing at the airport on arrival.
In each flight, such travelers shall be identified by respective airlines on the basis of nationality and their samples will be collected before allowing them to exit the airport.
Positive tested samples shall be further sent to genomic testing at INSACOG.
Dial the National COVID helpline number 1075 or State helpline number if one develops COVID-19 symptoms and refer to the nearest health facility.
Seaports/ land border arrival
Passengers arriving via waterways or roadways are expected to follow the aforementioned regulations, however, online registration is not required for them.
Self-declaration form to be submitted to the concerned authorities at respective ports on arrival.
However, the aforementioned rules do not apply to children aged below 5 years, unless they are found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period.
The new guidelines are in effect from the 14th of February, Monday.
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