COVID-19: Flying into India? You need to know these new rules now
Quarantine procedures, in-flight precautions and Aarogya Setu app explained
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With repatriation flights from the UAE to India in their third phase, travellers are required to follow certain guidelines.\
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For over two months international travel had been suspended in India as the country implemented a lockdown.
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International flights have resumed and India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued travel guidelines.
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According to the Indian Consulate, more than 10 per cent of the Indian expatriate population has registered to return to India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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These are the guidelines travellers to India will be required to follow.
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1. 14-day quarantine
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The quarantine includes a seven-day quarantine at an institutional facility, paid for by the passenger, and a seven-day quarantine at the passenger's home.
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In special circumstances the complete 14-day quarantine can be observed at home.
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2. Download the Aarogya Setu app.
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What is the Aarogya Setu app?
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It is India's official contact tracing app for COVID-19 cases.
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3. Thermal screening - passengers will be screened at departure and arrival.
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4. Self-declaration form
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5. Social distancing
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6. Personal hygiene - Passengers are required to follow best practices in terms of personal, respiratory and hand hygiene when travelling.
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7. Passengers showing COVID-19 symptoms on arrival
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Passengers who do not exhibit any symptoms will be taken to the State's or Union Territory's dedicated health facilities.
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8. Testing during quarantine - Travellers will be tested for COVID-19 in the first seven days after arrival.
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COVID-19 positive cases with mild symptoms will be allowed to observe home quarantine.
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COVID-19 positive cases with moderate or severe symptoms will be hospitalised.
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After the seven-day institutional quarantine, individuals can observe home quarantine and monitor their health.
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If you notice any symptoms, immediately inform the health authorities in your area.
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Indian States and Union Territories are also allowed to set up their own protocols, so before travelling find out about the guidelines.
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Passengers coming from India to the UAE will also be required to observe a 14-day home quarantine.
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Read the detailed guidelines here: https://gulfnews.com/1.71643716
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Violating home quarantine in the UAE can lead to strict penalties and fines.
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