MUSCAT: Stranded Indian passengers travelling from Oman to Kerala on Vande Bharat Mission flights will also have to mandatorily do Covid-19 test apart from those flying in chartered flights, Kerala Government said on Wednesday.
Earlier, the rule was applicable to only those travelling in chartered flight from June 20, however, the government, tightened the regulation for Vande Bharat Mission flights too. The decision from the government comes following a spike in coronavirus cases in the state. “The test is being made mandatory to avoid those who show symptoms of Covid-19 travel with other passengers,” said a Kerala government official.
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