The Karnataka Government, on the 7th of December, issued updated travel guidelines for international and domestic passengers.
As per the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) guidelines for international passengers:
In Bengaluru, 2% of passengers from countries, not in the ‘at risk’ category, will undergo random testing at the port of entry on arrival.
If tested COVID-19 positive, their samples would be sent for genome sequencing for testing if they are Omicron positive.
Passengers from countries at risk Europe including South Africa, Brazil, Botswana, the United Kingdom (U.K.,) China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong and Israel will have to present negative COVID-19 report, 72 hours before boarding the flight
For flyers from ‘safe’ nations, a random sample of 5% passengers with negative results will undergo RT-PCR testing on landing.
Their swab samples will be collected and sent to genomic sequencing if tested positive. Covid-19 positive cases would be asked to undergo mandatory isolation at State run isolation centers.
Thermal screening and self declaration form is required at the airport on arrival.
If the genome sequencing is negative for Omicron, they will be discharged at the discretion of the physician.
Domestic travelers:
Thermal screening is a must for all passengers.
Travelers from Kerala and Maharashtra must carry a COVID-19 negative report not earlier than 72 hours of arrival. This is a must irrespective of the vaccination status of the passengers.
The updated travel guidelines were announced after the State reported 2 confirmed cases of Omicron.
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