Covid-19 Information

COVID-19 Travel Update

Guidelines for Air Passangers

Health Screening :

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

It is mandatory for passengers arriving in the state of West Bengal from other states/UT to carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours from an ICMR approved laboratory. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

Following passenger categories from the above-mentioned states are exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR test

  1. Children below 2 years are exempted from RT-PCR test
  2. Passengers travelling incase of death of kin however shall be required to undergo testing upon arrival at their own cost. Exemption to be applied through domesticairlines.wb@gmail.com
  3. Transit passengers are exempted from RT-PCR test provided they do not exit the airport premises

Quarantine :

Passengers arriving without RT-PCR negative report into the state of West Bengal shall be subject to 14 days institutional quarantine at their own cost

International Passengers :

For international arrivals (foreign country to India) please visit the following link for detailed guidelines

https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html

Passenger Obligation:

Domestic Passengers

All passengers must download AarogyaSetu App

All passengers must fill up and submit the declaration form using Sandhane App developed by H&FW Department West Bengal.

It is mandatory for passengers arriving in the state of West Bengal from other states/UT to carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours from an ICMR approved laboratory. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

App can be downloaded through this link :

http://74.50.58.66/systems/Sandhane/1.2/Sandhane_Gen.apk

International Passengers:

For international arrivals (foreign country to India) please visit the following link for detailed guidelines

https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html

Important Information on Covid-19

What are the basic protective measures against the new coronavirus?

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.

The thermal screening & quarantine of passengers is being primarily handled by Airport Health Team.

Do we need to wash hands frequently?

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Do we need to maintain social distancing?

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Do we need to avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth?

Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Do we need to practice respiratory hygiene?

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

When to use a mask?
  • If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection.
  • Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
  • Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
  • If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.
When and how to wear medical masks to protect against coronavirus?
  • Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
  • Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
  • Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
  • Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
  • To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Does COVID-19 virus be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates?

From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Does cold weather and snow does kill the new coronavirus?

There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the external temperature or weather. The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water.

Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?

UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation.