A new COVID-19 strain has been discovered in the UK, which is said to be seven times more dangerous than the novel coronavirus. This led to countries suspending flights to and from the UK and India, is not behind. Taking the necessary precautions, Maharashtra has imposed mandatory quarantine rules for all passengers travelling to India from Britain, Europe and Middle-Eastern countries. The government had decided to impose a seven-hour night curfew in cities across Maharashtra from 11pm to 6pm for 15 days. However now, the Government has announced a lockdown in the state till January 31 after the rise in the COVID cases. The lockdown restrictions will be strictly followed in the containment zone. This decision was necessary as Maharashtra already accounts to more than 60% cases in the country.
New Quarantine Rules For Overseas Passengers
The decision for quarantine and lockdown was taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray who said that the government and the people should be vigilant for the next 15 days. But if you are landing from in Maharashtra from other countries, here are all the quarantine guidelines you must know. Maharashtra To Rename All Residential Localities Having Caste-Based Names.
- If you are travelling from the UK, you will have to undergo a compulsory quarantine. If you exhibit symptoms, you will be sent to Seven Hills hospital at Andheri for further investigation and checkup. If not, you will be sent to seven days of institutional quarantine.
- As per the new guidelines, the RT-PCR test will be conducted on Day 7 of arrival. If you are found negative, you will be discharged from institutional quarantine and undergo a seven-day home quarantine. However, officials working in a foreign embassy and Counsel General Office will be exempted from institutional quarantine.
- If you are travelling from other European and Middle Eastern countries, you should spend seven days in an institutional quarantine facility. If you are symptomatic, you will be sent to GT hospital for further investigations.
- Would you be travelling from other South East Asian countries or the United States? You will not have to undergo any institutional quarantine. However, you will be stamped at the airport for home quarantine as a precautionary measure. Also, if you fail to carry a negative RT-PCR test report, you can get your test done at Mumbai International Airport. Maharashtra Promotes Mangrove Safaris As Eco Tourism Avenues In The State.
Please not that no RT-PCR test would be available for passengers travelling from Europe, UK or Middle-East. They have to undergo the mandatory 7-day institutional quarantine.
The new strain of the coronavirus in the UK has forced British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce another nationwide lockdown despite plans to ease restrictions during the holiday season. The new strain is much more contagious, and it might even compromise vaccines.