Omicron scare: Uncertainty hits yr-end travel plans

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“Pent-up travel demand continues to be strong despite high occupancy and rates/air fares, and our domestic demand is even higher than pre-pandemic levels,” shares Madhavan Menon, managing director of Thomas Cook India group. Just when we thought we are seeing the end of the pandemic, news of the Omicron variant has put the world back … Read more

SC allows resumption of construction activities at Delhi hospitals

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The lack of wind movement amidst cold weather is also not helping the matters as the thick smog gets accumulated over the city and remains immobile due to lack of wind speed. (Credit: The Indian Express) Taking cognisance of an affidavit filed by the Delhi government, the Apex court has allowed resumption of construction activities … Read more

Omicron scare: UP Government orders for genome sequencing and 8-days home quarantine for international passengers

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International passengers further have to go through eight days of home quarantine and on the 9th day take a free PCR test. As Omicron scare baffles countries and states, the Uttar Pradesh government is preparing for the early detection of the new SARS-CoV-2 variant in the state. The Adityanath government has issued instructions for genome … Read more

Maharashtra tightens travel rules amid Omicron scare; makes 7-day institutional quarantine must for returnees from high-risk countries

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The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai has been equipped with 48 registration counters and 40 sampling booths The Maharashtra government is at high alert as six international passengers from “countries-at-risk” tested positive with Covid-19. As a precautionary measure, the state authorities have tightened rules for all international returnees making quarantine compulsory. Passengers from 11 … Read more