Latest quarantine rules in Kerala for international passengers

Kerala has changed the mandatory quarantine rules with an ‘advisable’ status.

Kerala has made changes to several Covid-19 restrictions and measures for international passengers, the health and family welfare department of the state issued notice on Friday.

A circular issued by the state department said that the non-resident Indians (NRIs) and other passengers arriving from International countries are required to undergo quarantine and PCR  tests only if they show symptoms.

Earlier, as advised by the Indian Federal Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a seven-day home quarantine was made mandatory for all travellers, including those from the UAE, to Kerala.

Over the past week, the rules were further relaxed for short-term travellers. However, the revised list of regulations, issued on February 4, supersedes all previous guidelines.

The state has changed the mandatory quarantine with an ‘advisable’ status.

“A home quarantine is advisable for international travellers. They must continue self-monitoring for seven days from the arrival date and, if symptoms develop, shall undergo testing,” the State said. The Covid-19 rapid test on the eighth day after arrival has also been made “advisable”.

Moreover, travellers have been advised against attending congregations, closed spaces gatherings and crowds.

“Any international traveller, irrespective of the duration of stay in Kerala, will undergo symptom surveillance. If symptomatic, the passenger will undertake RTPCR tests at cost. Further actions will be taken as per results,” said the new circular.

Random testing of two per cent of international travellers in the flight will be done free of cost as well, stated the circular.

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