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Cochin airport tightens rules, intensifies testing amid Omicron threat

30 november 2021, 04:52 pm ist.

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Kochi: The Cochin International airport initiated procedures to adopt the guidelines issued by the central government over new Covid testing methods in view of the Omicron variant. A meeting presided by the CIAL managing director S Suhas IAS with several agencies and departments analysed the situation.

CIAL has been operating direct flights from Singapore and the UK which are listed among the high-risk countries by the central government.

The airport authority has been conducting compulsory RT-PCR tests for the passengers who are arriving directly or through other airports from high-risk countries. Along with this, random testing is being conducted for 5 per cent of travellers who reach here from other countries. CIAL has constituted facilities to test 350 persons at a time. It was also decided to give away the results of the test as soon as possible.

Even though the test result comes negative, the passengers have to undergo home quarantine. Those who test positive will be shifted to special health centres. Their samples will be sent for genome tests to detect the Covid variant. Later, the procedures advised in the guidelines of the central government will be followed.

Those who obtained a negative result in the test administered at the airport should undergo an RT-PCR test on the eighth day of home quarantine. They should continue home quarantine if they test positive and in case of a negative result, shall continue self-observation.

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COVID-19 Omicron: Kerala Travel Guidelines for International and Domestic Passengers

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Last Updated: December 06, 2021, 18:53 IST

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Here's a complete rundown of the fresh guidelines issued by the government of Kerala for international as well as domestic passengers entering the state.

The Airport Authorities of India (AAI) has issued a fresh set of rules for travellers coming from high-risk countries to Kerala, as well as for domestic passengers. In wake of several countries, including India, reporting Omicron variant cases, all safety measures are in place in Kerala. The state is set to receive overseas passengers at the airport, with full-fledged precautionary rules and regulations at their disposal. The Airport Authorities of India (AAI) has issued a fresh set of rules for travellers coming from high-risk countries to Kerala, as well as for domestic passengers. Here’s what passengers coming to Kerala need to keep in mind.

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International Passengers

Passengers from foreign countries will be tested to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant. Those who test positive for the virus will be shifted to isolated wards. Travellers coming from ‘AT Risk’ countries (European countries including The United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Israel ) are subjected to a week home quarantine, even if they test negative for the virus. After 7 days of home quarantine, another test will be held and if the report is negative, they will have to self-monitor themselves for another week. The travellers will have to bear the price of COVID-19 testing.

Children, under 5 years of age, are exempted from any testing, however, if they are symptomatic, they will have to undergo the laid protocols. Thermal Screening will be carried out upon arrival at the airport.

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All domestic passengers also have to undergo thermal screening. It is mandatory that travellers must carry the vaccination certificate (both doses) and an RT-PCR negative report (taken within 72 hours before the start of journey). Passengers have to register on the COVID-19 Jagratha portal. Travellers should also have a valid e-pass for Kerala and any other state (they intent to visit). If an individual is tested negative, there is no home quarantine. However, if the passengers test positive, they will have to follow the state guidelines of isolation and testing.

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Domestic: It is one of the largest airports and has an area of 100,000 sq ft for domestic terminal. Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Indigo, Air India and many more are operate in this Airport which connect the airport with other major cities. Premium lounge for business class passengers is available on this terminal which facilitates the travelers. International: Many international flights are easily available as the international terminal covers an area of about 478,000 sq ft. Two premium lounges are also there for both first class and business class passengers. 70 flights operate on regular basis which takes you to Colombo, Sharjah, Singapore, Dubai, Chicago and other important places. Cargo Terminal: Cargo terminal is located at about half a kilometer away from the Airport Terminal premises and contains warehouses and all the facilities for transportation. Tight security measures ensure complete safety of goods. The Visa on Arrival (VOA) services is available in this Airport.

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Arrival Guides 1. On arrival at the arrival terminal, follow the "Arrival" instructions to the baggage claim. 2. To take luggage, check the screen information on the conveyer belt according your flight. 3. The airline staff will conduct an inspection according to the luggage claim tag. 4. If the luggage lost, you can contact the airline staff at the Lost and Found counter. 5. It’s available the trolley facilities in the luggage claim area. Pick-up Zone It’s provided for pick-up vehicle to raise passengers and luggage. For you who want to use the taxi facilities, please visit the official taxi counter in the Public Hall Domestic Arrivals. Departure Guides Here are the stages - stages that must be passed by passengers: Security inspection To enter the departure terminal, all passengers must go through security checks doors. That must be considered at this stage include: Prepare your travel documents as follows: • Tickets as corresponding dates • Identity card • All luggage must be checked through the x-ray machine. • To facilitate the inspection process, so that all metal objects such as mobile phones, keys, and other, to be put into bags. • All passengers must go through Walk through Metal Detector (WTMD). • If necessary, passengers and luggage can be checked manually by Airport Security Officer. • Report to the Security Officer if your service: (i) Using pacemakers (ii) Carrying of firearms Not allowed to bring along sharp and dangerous items such as knives, penknives, nail clipper, cutter, lighters, matches, gas, and so forth. Check-in Prepare your travel documents, as follows: • Tickets with corresponding dates • Identity card / Passport • Please queue up the reporting table (the check-in counter) corresponding to your airline. Table reporting at least 2 / 3 hours before departure time. • For flight safety, report your luggage weighing more than 7 kg, each passenger only allowed to carry one luggage that weighs less than 7 kg into the aircraft cabin. Scanning / Tapping Boarding Pass • Submit your boarding pass to the attendant tapping. Security Inspection • Passengers are obliged to release the belts, watches, hats, jackets, keys, coins and empty the contents of the pocket / shirt./ Departure Lounge After reporting your departure in the reporting table, you can wait the departure time in Departure Lounge according to the location indicated on the Boarding Pass. Transit Information • When arrive at the arrival terminal, follow the “arrival” instructions to the transit counter and transfer to self-reporting and document checking your airline's flight. • Transit and transfer passengers do not need to go out to do the inspection Security (unless necessary) • After the inspection, you can go directly to the departure lounge to wait on the boarding time. Security Guides 1. Security Screening • Prepare your travel documents (valid passport, airline ticket or booking confirmation, and visa (if needed) • Put items containing liquids, aerosols and gel into the tray • Put electronic items (i.e. laptops, mobile phones, tablets) and metal (e.g., locks, coin) into another tray. • oose jackets, sweaters, hats and shoes then put into a tray • Put your luggage in the X-ray conveyor belt • Physical examination will be carried out by using a walkthrough metal detector. 2. Prohibited baggage • Indonesia has strict regulations for passengers carrying prohibited items in flight. You are strongly advised to ask the airline staff before check-in if it is not convinced by the items in your hand luggage, to prevent unnecessary delays. 3.Guidelines for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels in Hand Bags • Liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers with a capacity of a maximum of 100ml each. • The containers should be sealed in a transparent bag size of 1 liter. • Seal plastic bags should be closed tightly. • Each person may only carry one plastic bag sealed. This sealed bag must be presented to the clerk at the counter. • Exceptions are allowed for medications, baby food and other food specials. • Liquor or other liquids, aerosol products, and gels (over 100ml) purchased from overseas airports should be sealed in a sealed bag.

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• Yes. https://covid19jagratha.kerala.nic.in/home/shortVisit
• Health Screening:
• Fully vaccinated: Can travel without RT-PCR Negative Report.
• Partially vaccinated: Can travel with Partial Vaccinated Certificate + RT-PCR Negative Report of test done under 72 hrs. of travel to the destination
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• Visit Upto 8 days obtain epass from https://covid19jagratha.kerala.nic.in/home/shortVisit
• All International travellers / tourists visiting Kerala:
• All international travellers shall continue to follow the present protocol for International Travellers surveillance at the airports upon arrival from outside the country issued by Government of India.
• All are advised to strictly observe social distancing, wearing mask and hand hygiene and continue self-observation of any Influenza like symptoms and avail the health services immediately, if symptomatic.
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KOCHI: The new travel guidelines issued by the Central Government have gotten those associated with the tourism industry into a tizzy. Many fear the new guidelines will lead to a flurry of cancellations and some have already seen such a situation unfold. Everyone associated with the industry is keeping their fingers crossed, hoping that a repeat of the days of restriction doesn’t happen.

According to a tour guide (under the condition of anonymity), it is true everyone in the industry is worried. “The operators are under extreme pressure. People are not saying anything. But the atmosphere inside the industry is heavy. Many of them have invested a lot, especially in outbound tours. 

Some of the trips from France booked for February and March has already gotten cancelled. However, I feel that it is premature to get all worked up. Things might not pan out negatively,” he said. Meanwhile, Rojin V M, another tour guide said, “The news has had an adverse effect.

Already several French FITs have started cancelling their trips that were planned in February and March to India. These restrictions will definitely backfire on us. Nobody wants to take the risk of getting tested positive at the airport upon arrival.” According to Rojin, even if they are to explain to the guests that all these are just precautionary measures, they won’t believe them.

“The guests take the word from the media more. Also, elderly tourists don’t want to take risks” he said. Another tour guide said some trips, mainly UK clients, got cancelled as soon as the news about the restrictions first broke a week ago. 

“Now comes another batch of guidelines. Luckily, the countries from where a majority of the tourists arrive have not been included,” he said. Geethu Mohandas, founder, LetsGoForACamp, also said trips are getting cancelled after the new guidelines were released.

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