New Delhi: Taking note of prevalent COVID-19 situation and the significant achievements made in COVID-19 vaccination coverage across the globe, the Union Health Ministry has further eased guidelines for international travelers in context of COVID-19.
As per the new guidelines, the earlier requirements for RT-PCR based testing of a random 2% subset of international travelers to India, now stand dropped. The new order will come into effect from July 20, 2023.
However, the earlier advice for precautionary measures to be followed in context of COVID-19 by airlines as well as international travelers shall continue to apply.
The updated guidelines have been made available on the official website of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare continues to follow the COVID-19 scenario closely.
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare eases COVID-19 guidelines for international travellers to India.
The earlier requirements for RT-PCR-based testing of a random 2% subset of international travellers to India, now stand dropped. pic.twitter.com/G47pKRLEOO
— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2023
