New Delhi: RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for travelers from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavya said that if any passenger from other countries has any symptoms, they should be tested for Covid-19, and if they test positive, they should go into quarantine.
The Indian Medical Association issued a warning in the context of the spread of Covid in various countries. The IMA says international travel should be avoided, there is currently no cause for concern and vigilance should continue. The IMA said everyone should strictly follow the Covid guidelines.
Don’t neglect to wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands and use sanitizer in public places. Avoid crowds as much as possible, avoid weddings, meetings of political parties, and international travel. According to the instructions, if symptoms such as sore throat, symptoms of fever, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. are found, consult a doctor and everyone should take covid vaccination including a precautionary dose.
Most patients are in countries like the USA, Japan, South Korea, France, and Brazil. The BF7 omicron variant, which has caused the spread of new covid in foreign countries including China, has been confirmed in four people in India. The new variant was found in the states of Gujarat and Odisha. BF7 is reportedly the fastest-spreading variant.
