The Indian authorities have decided to revise the rules for entering the country. From February 14, mandatory quarantine for foreign citizens arriving in the republic is cancelled. The corresponding government decree was published on Thursday.
“All travelers will self-monitor their health for the next 14 days after arrival. If tourists develop signs and symptoms that indicate the presence of COVID-19, they should immediately self-isolate and report this to the nearest medical facility or call the national helpline number, ”the document specifies.
However, 2% of passengers must undergo random PCR testing at the airport of arrival. In case of a negative result for coronavirus, tourists will be able to continue their vacation, and if it is positive, the foreigner will be isolated in accordance with the protocols in force in the country.
Finally, citizens of 82 states will be exempted from taking a PCR test before a flight. Instead, they will only need to provide a valid vaccination certificate.
Recall that mandatory quarantine for tourists was introduced in India in early January after another increase in the number of cases of COVID-19. In addition, a curfew began to operate in Goa.