Coronavirus Update: Random Covid Testing of international passengers will be done at the airport from December 24 amidst the dangers of Corona in the country.
The central government gave this information on Thursday. The center said random covid testing would be done for some passengers coming from international flights from December 24.
The Union Health Ministry has written a letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation amidst the increase in cases of Corona in many countries.
An official letter said, “Up to 2 percent of the total passengers in each flight will be subjected to random testing at the airport after arrival.”
Such passengers in each flight will be selected by the respective airlines.
Covid19 | MoCA to ensure 2% of the total passengers in a flight undergo Covid tests at the airport on arrival; Such passengers to be identified by the airline, will be allowed to leave the airport after giving sample. Samples testing positive will be sent for genome sequencing. pic.twitter.com/umEB34Y6Ep
— ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2022
On the other hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Modi) held a high-level meeting with top health officials on Thursday.
Several health experts, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya,
and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, attended the meeting via the virtual medium.
While reviewing the latest situation of Kovid in the meeting, PM Modi appealed to the people to wear masks.
He said that the Corona is not over yet, and we need to be alert. According to the statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO),
PM Modi warned the officers not to be negligent and advised strict monitoring of the Corona cases.
According to the PMO, Modi said the corona pandemic is not over yet.
He directed the officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports.
The Prime Minister stressed the need to ensure that preparedness in terms of equipment, processes, and human resources at all levels is of a high standard.
He advised the states to consider COVID-specific facilities related to hospital infrastructure, including oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, ventilators, and human resources.
