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India makes pre-departure RT-PCR tests mandatory for flyers from 6 countries amid COVID-19 surge in China

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The Minister of Health & Family Welfare informed on Monday that pre-departure RT-PCR tests will be mandatory from six countries amid the massive surge in COVID-19 cases in China. The test will have to be conducted within 72 hours prior to departure. This rule will also applies to transiting passengers through the countries irrespective of their originating countries before coming to any Indian Airport.