Arrivals from nations with a high caseload must submit RT-PCR reports.

On arrival, thermal tests would also be done, and anyone exhibiting any symptoms would be isolated and treated separately, according to the health minister.
International visitors to India from nations where Covid-19 cases have increased may soon need to bring negative RT-PCR test results in order to enter the nation.

In the upcoming week, travellers from nations with heavy caseloads will be required to upload their test results to the Air Suvidha website, according to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. He stated at a gathering sponsored by the television network NewsX that the administration is identifying these nations and will provide a list in a week.
Starting on Saturday, 2% of all overseas travellers will be randomly selected.

A Covid-19 wave typically takes 20 to 35 days to reach South Asia, according to prior experience, according to the health ministry. It starts in China, Japan, and South Korea before moving to the US and Europe, South America, and finally South Asia.
To guarantee that Covid facilities are operationally ready, states have been advised to conduct simulated drills at all healthcare institutions, with a focus on oxygen plants, ventilators, logistics, human resources, and improved surveillance.
For international arrivals at airports, seaports, and land crossings beginning on Saturday, the health ministry has already updated the admission requirements. All travellers must have the entire course of Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with local regulations. On arrival, thermal tests would also be done, and anyone exhibiting any symptoms would be isolated and treated separately, according to the health minister.

Data from the health ministry show that during the period of December 15–21, 576,583 cases on average each day were reported worldwide. In comparison, Japan had 154,000 average daily cases, South Korea had 67,238 average daily cases, the US had 65,821 average daily cases, Germany had 32,534, Italy had 24,947, and Hong Kong had 15,985 average daily cases. For the week ending December 22, India’s weekly optimism rate was 0.14%.