Omicron scare: Chennai Airport sets up separate corridor for passengers from ‘at risk’ countries

The Chennai Airport has stepped up its precautionary measures in the wake of the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron. The state government had already issued orders to the authorities of four international airports in Tamil Nadu — Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Tiruchirappalli — to adhere to the latest guidelines issued by the Union government, which come into force today (December 1).

The state health secretary J Radhakrishnan chaired a meeting on Tuesday with the Union Health Minister on the state’s preparedness to tackle the new variant.

As per the guidelines issued by the Union government, the Chennai Airport authorities have made elaborate arrangements for the international passengers.