Owing to the Omicron variant of Covid19, the ministry of civil aviation has issued fresh guidelines for air passengers travelling to the national capital.
New Delhi: In the wake of the surge in Covid-19 cases in Delhi, including those due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the ministry of civil aviation has issued fresh guidelines for air passengers travelling to the national capital.
Attention Travellers! Travelling to Delhi? Take a look at the latest State-wise Quarantine Guidelines. Take all the necessary measures and be a #COVID_Hero #TravelSafeTravelMindfully,” the Jyotiraditya Scindia-headed ministry shared on Twitter, on Thursday.
Latest guidelines for air travellers, flying domestically or arriving from abroad at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi:
Health screening:
- Random sample collection of travellers arriving from states witnessing a spurt in Covid cases. Exit allowed only after the sample is collected.
- It is mandatory for all the passengers to undergo thermal screening post-arrival.
- For those who have a connecting flight to catch, they should refer to guidelines of the respective arrival states.
Quarantine:
- Passengers who test positive will have to quarantine for 10 days at home or Covid Care Centre (CCC)/Community Health Centre (CHC)/hospital.
- Meanwhile international arrivals can read detailed guidelines by clicking on the official Airports Authority of India (AAI) website.
What Travellers Need to Follow:
- Air travellers are required to download the Aarogya Setu app.
- Destination airports/states are required to carry out thermal screening of flyers upon arrival.
- Also, don’t forget to check official websites for detailed guidelines before planning your trip.
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