India flights: PCR test mandatory for kids of all ages

  • Date: 22-Feb-2021
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Middle East
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India flights: PCR test mandatory for kids of all ages

Starting February 22, pre-travel polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have been made mandatory for all international passengers arriving in India, including children of all ages.The existing processes were revised by the government of India in a bid to control the spread of the of mutant strains of SARS-CoV-2 virus. India's new travel regulations are expected to come into force by Monday, February 22.Comments Read Next1 hour agoIndia: Over 14,100 coronavirus cases in 24 hours3 days agoCovid-19: India virus infections at 3-week high3 days agoNew & more infectious Covid strain in India triggers early pneumonia4 days agoAir India: Dubai passengers need QR code on PCR test results4 days agoIndia to test travellers after detecting new strains7 days agoIndia to supply COVID-19 vaccines to Canada soon1 week agoKuwait: Airlines will bear PCR tests costs from Feb 211 week agoUAE: Saliva Covid-19 tests instead of PCR for some patients2 weeks agoPfizer withdraws application for emergency use of vaccine in India3 weeks agoIndia becomes fastest country to reach 4 million vaccination mark