The newly-mutated variant Omicron has managed to make waves in India, especially in those states that are more prone to receive international tourists. As a result, these states are coming up with new and updated guidelines to ensure the safety of their citizens. One such state is Goa that has recently come up with new travel guidelines for both international and domestic passengers.
For international passengers, the thermal screening will be done. After that, a self-declaration form will be filled by the passengers followed by a COVID test. Passengers coming from high-risk countries will have to undergo the following procedures as mentioned below:
- Submission of sample for COVID-19 test is to be done. The cost will be borne by the passengers.
- If found negative, they will have to follow home quarantine for a week. After that, another test will be done. If again tested negative, then they will remain in isolation for one more week.
- However, if tested positive, guidelines and protocols laid down by the state government will be followed with immediate effect. The patient will be placed in isolation.
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Domestic passengers coming into Goa will be following the below-mentioned guidelines:
- They will enter Goa with a negative COVID test report done at most 72 hours before entering Goa.
- People coming from Kerala will be subjected to a quarantine of 5 days. However, several exemptions are also made.
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- Children below 2 years of age.
- Health care professionals and their spouses.
- People in a dire medical emergency.
- Fully vaccinated passengers.
- People entering Goa under dire emergencies.
The mentioned guidelines are to be followed strictly by the authorities as per State order to ensure maximum security from the Omicron variant.
