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| Omicron threat: RTPCR test mandatory for international travelers in Kashmir | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 8: In view of Omicron variant threat the divisional authorities in Kashmir directed officers to ensure that all the passengers with international travel history during past 14 days are subjected to RTPCR test besides their stay in the Administrative Quarantine till the reports of the test is available.
However, the passengers can also avail Rapid RTPCR test on paid mode which gives results within 3-4 hours.
The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole on Wednesday stressed the need for further intensifying the disease surveillance network with rigorous screen and follow-up of all the international travelers coming from all entry points to Kashmir valley.
Pole took these measures during a meeting during which the progress achieved in containment and mitigation of the possible threat from Omicron variant was reviewed,
The Div Com stressed for further intensifying the disease surveillance network with rigorous screening and follow-up of all the international travelers coming from all entry points to Kashmir division.
He also designated a Nodal Officer for Surveillance of International travelers who will monitor the preparedness as well as implementation of the previous directions by the Administration vis-à-vis Omicron threat.
Pole stressed upon Officers to personally visit the facilities which were made available in view of the Omicron variant.
The Director, Airport Authority of India in Srinagar Airport was directed to inform all the flight attendants and crew members for making necessary In-flight announcements in this regard for the information of all travelers.
Also a "Covid-19 Help Desk" was placed at Srinagar International Airport to facilitate the International Travelers for screening and testing for Covid-19. |
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