The Qatar News Agency announced on Monday that all travellers from China are required to have a negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure.
The rule will come into effect on Tuesday, January 3.
The test requirement is applicable to all travellers from China regardless of vaccination status.
Last month, Arabian Business reported about the update for UAE travellers to India. UAE travellers going to India have been given new guidelines as Covid-19 measures are being tightened once again.
Budget airline Air India Express has issued new guidelines governing passengers on flights from the UAE into India.
The Air India Express guidelines cover issues such as vaccinations and mask-wearing for travellers coming from the UAE.
UAE-India travel guidelines
According to a social media post by Air India Express:
- All guests should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against Covid-19 in their country.
- All guests should preferably use masks and follow physical distancing on flights/ travel and at all points of entry.
- All guests should self-monitor their health post-arrival and shall report to their nearest health facility or call the national helpline number (1075)/ State Helpline Number in case they have any symptoms.
Modi reiterated that the pandemic is not over yet and directed officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports.
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