Maharashtra govt makes negative RT-PCR compulsory for international fliers

The Maharashtra government has made it compulsory for international fliers from European countries, Middle Eastern countries and South Africa to produce a negative RT-PCR report after arriving in the state.

The Maharashtra government has made a negative RT-PCR report mandatory for international fliers. A recent order said all international passengers, including the ones arriving from Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa will have to undergo an RT-PCR test, even if they are fully vaccinated. “All rules for all international passengers arriving into the state including passengers from European countries, Middle Eastern countries and South Africa, will be in line with the above mentioned by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare from time to time,” as per an order issued by Sitaram Kunte, chief secretary, on August 27.