New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The Centre has further eased the guidelines for international travelers in the context of COVID-19 and the earlier requirements for RT-PCR-based testing of a random two per cent subset of international travelers to India have been dropped.

Health Ministry said that it has further eased guidelines for international travelers in the context of COVID-19 taking note of the prevalent COVID-19 situation and the significant achievements made in vaccination coverage across the globe.

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“Vide these new guidelines, which shall come into effect from 0000 Hrs (IST) of July 20, 2023, the earlier requirements for RT-PCR based testing of a random 2% subset of international travelers to India, now stand dropped,” a Health Ministry release said on Wednesday.

However, the earlier advice for precautionary measures to be followed in the context of COVID-19 by airlines as well as international travelers shall continue to apply.

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The updated guidelines have been made available on the official website of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (https://www.mohfw.gov.in/).

The release said that Health Ministry continues to follow the COVID-19 scenario closely. (ANI)

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