209 India’s Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, has announced that the country has begun conducting 2% random sampling of international travelers in response to a surge in Covid-19 cases in many countries. Mandaviya made the announcement in response to questions from opposition MPs during a suo moto statement in Rajya Sabha on the current Covid-19 situation and India’s preparedness. “We are constantly monitoring the situation. There are no direct flights between China and India but people come via other routes,” said Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in response to a query by Raghav Chadha of AAP on whether the government would ban direct flights from China. Mandaviya made the announcement about the random sampling of international travelers in the wake of a surge in Covid-19 cases in many countries during a suo moto statement in Rajya Sabha on the current Covid-19 situation and India’s preparedness. He added that the government is open to considering mandatory Covid testing for all international travelers if necessary. You Might Be Interested In Trump pleads not guilty in government secrets case Taiwan President-Elect Signals Intent to Join U.S.-Led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Senate president, UK delegation discuss strengthening academic collaboration John Podesta Steps into Key Role as John Kerry Departs Biden’s Climate Team Fez to Host 3rd International Conference on Water and Climate Unlocking India’s High-Growth Demographic Dividend Requires Investment in Human Capital
