
Omicron alert: Kerala puts in place quarantine norms for travellers coming from high-risk nations
The Hindu
As directed by the Union Health Ministry, those coming from high-risk nations have to undergo seven-day quarantine, followed by seven-day self-observation, while those from other nations have to be on 14-day self-observation
All districts have been directed to ensure that those arriving from abroad and high-risk nations are strictly following the new quarantine regulations in view of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, said Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday.
As directed by the Union Health Ministry, those coming from high-risk nations have to undergo seven-day quarantine, followed by seven-day self-observation, while those from other nations have to be on 14-day self-observation. Health department officials have been posted at all airports to help travellers coming into the State.