Passengers from ‘at risk’ countries to undergo RT-PCR test: Gujarat

Passengers from countries categorized as ‘at risk’ by the Union Health Ministry will have to undergo COVID-19 tests upon arrival in Gujarat if they are not fully vaccinated, an official said here Saturday.

Nine countries have been classified as ‘at risk’ following worldwide concern about a new variant of coronavirus, designated as Omicron.

“As per the letter issued to us on Friday by the Union Health Ministry, RT-PCR test is mandatory for all incoming travelers who do not have vaccination certificate,” said state Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Manoj Aggarwal.

Those who are fully vaccinated will also be screened at the airport and allowed to proceed if they do not show any symptoms of the infection, he said.