Travellers From Other Nations May Undergo Mandatory Covid Test In Gujarat
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At least two cases of BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron, suspected to be driving the infection count in China, were recorded in September and November in Ahmedabad and Vadodara.
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in some countries, Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Wednesday asked officials to conduct "compulsory" testing of travellers arriving in the state from other countries.
It also emerged at least two cases of BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron, suspected to be driving the infection count in China, were recorded in September and November in Ahmedabad and Vadodara.
Both the cases, who had foreign travel history, recovered, civic officials said.
During the meeting with senior officials of the Health Department, Patel directed the administration to remain alert and take all the precautionary steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus, said an official release.
