MoHFW extends the validity of SOP issued for the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 till 14th February 2021.

The Ministry of Health and Family welfare vide its notification dated 30th January 2021 has extended the validity of standard operating procedures issued for the new variant of SARS- CoV-2 virus till 14th February 2021.

The Ministry in consultation with Ministry of Civil Aviation had reviewed the situation with regard to resumption of international flight services to/from UK and it was decided to allow limited flight connectivity to/from UK with effect from 8 th January, 2021. In consultation with Ministry of Civil Aviation, it has been decided to continue flight services in a calibrated manner by allowing flight movement to/from UK to five international airports i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai only and to continue these operations till 14th February 2021.

All passengers coming from UK till 14th February 2021 should submit self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel and should be carrying negative RT-PCR Test Report for which test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey. The same also shall be uploaded on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in).

The States/UTs Government concerned are directed to set up Help Desks at airports concerned to facilitate implementation of the SOP.

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