In addition to the Centre’s guidelines, the Maharashtra government has reviewed the covid situation and issued its own set of guidelines for international passengers arriving at Mumbai airport.
New Classification of ‘Ultra high risk’ countries:
Maharashtra govt. has classified passengers arriving from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lasotho, Zimbabwe and Eswatini as ‘ulta high’ risk where they will have to undergo institution quarantine for 7 days. Besides, if any passengers has visited these countries in 15 days preceding their arrival into Mumbai, will also have to undergo 7 days institution quarantine.
An RT-PCR test will be conducted on day of arrival (day 1) and on the 8th day when the traveller completes institution quarantine. If the test result is negative, then they can proceed home for another 7 days of home quarantine. If tested positive, the traveller will be sent to Seven Hills hospital or dedicated private hospital (to be advised).
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