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Amid Omicron threat, govt issues FAQs for incoming international travellers

ICMR approves 9 systems for molecular testing of SARS-CoV-2 at airports

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BS Web Team
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Wednesday published a set of clarifications on recently issued guidelines for international arrivals in light of concerns around the Omicron variant of coronavirus, which was first detected in South Africa. 

The ministry shared the following frequently asked questions (FAQs) for "better understanding of the passengers and to enable them for safe, secure and hassle-free international air travel".

1. What type of RT-PCR tests have been approved by ICMR for molecular testing of SARS-CoV-2 at airports?

ICMR has approved the following systems for molecular testing of SARS-CoV-2. All