Andaman and Nicobar: Fully vaccinated not required to hold RT-PCR take a look at report

As per the newest developments, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has up to date COVID-19 testing norms for incoming vacationers and travellers. Now, all asymptomatic and absolutely vaccinated guests getting into Port Blair shall be exempted from carrying a adverse RT-PCR take a look at report with rapid impact, regardless of the nation of origin or kind of vaccine.

Principal Secretary, Health and Civil Aviation, Dr V Candavelou issued a notification stating that absolutely vaccinated people shall be required to supply the ultimate vaccination certificates on the origin airport/seaport on the Port Blair airport or seaport and within the mainland.



Reports have it that those that are partially vaccinated, unvaccinated, or symptomatic of COVID-19 will proceed to be required to supply a adverse RT-PCR take a look at report that isn’t older than 48 hours earlier than their scheduled departure.

They can even must bear extra RT-PCR exams on arrival on the Port Blair airport, and should stay in quarantine until the take a look at outcomes are obtained. If their take a look at outcomes come optimistic, prescribed quarantine protocols are to be adopted.

The administration additionally requested the airways to guarantee that COVID applicable behaviour is adopted. As reported earlier, the authorities in February introduced the opening of all vacationer spots for tourism actions. There is not restriction on motion, and evening curfew has additionally been withdrawn.

Also, as per the reviews, the Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair is scheduled to stay closed for 4 days per week until May 2022 for runway restore works.