Health Ministry Eases COVID-19 Guidelines For International Travelers To India

New Delhi, July 19 (TNA) 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. The updated guidelines have been made available on the official website of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (https://www.mohfw.gov.in/). The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare continues to follow the COVID-19 scenario closely.