Bhubaneswar: All air travellers deboarding at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) will be required to undergo RT-PCR test at the testing facility provided by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The order in this regard was issued by the BMC in view of the sudden increase in Covid-19 positive cases in the State as well as in the country.
“All the air travellers deboarding at Bhubaneswar except those in transit shall have to undergo RT-PCR test at the testing facility provided by BMC,” the new guidelines issued today by the BMC in the order stated.
The guidelines clarify that air traveller who has already been fully vaccinated or in possession of RT-PCR negative report shall also have to be tested at BPIA in the testing facility.
The order said that BMC will be installing RT-PCR testing facility at BPIA forthwith.
Besides, travellers whose destination is Bhubaneswar shall have to isolate himself/herself at home till the result is communicated to him/her by the BMC.
The usual protocol for positive cases will be followed in case positive cases are found from among the travellers.
The Director BPIA has been asked to facilitate BMC in installing the testing facility and ensure adherence of the guidelines strictly.
The BMC’s order will come into force from January 7 (Friday) and shall remain in force until further orders.
