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NEW DELHI, 19 JULY 2023:
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.
Vide these new guidelines, which shall come into effect from 0000 Hrs (IST) of 20th July 2023, the earlier requirements for RT-PCR based testing of a random 2% subset of international travelers to India, now stand dropped.
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.
Talking to The Travel And Tourism Times, Mr. Anil Punjabi, Chairman ( EAST), Travel Agents Federation on India (TAFI) said that finally good bye to Covid -19 pandemic. “ From now oneards travellers can come freely to India and will be tension free. It is the right time for abolishing the strict coid -19 protocols for the foreigners willing to visit India and this step will surely boost inbound tourism in the country with the vacations and peak holiday seasons coming ahead,” added Mr. Anil Punjabi.
The updated guidelines have been made available on the official website of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (https://www.mohfw.gov.in/).
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare continues to follow the COVID-19 scenario closely.
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