Karnataka makes quarantine mandatory for passengers coming from Omicron-hit countries

Karnataka Health Minister Dr Sudhakar K on November 27 expressed his concern on new strain of coronavirus. While speaking to ANI, He said “We're constantly in touch with the Union Health Ministry and have information that this new strain in South Africa, Hong Kong, Israel, & Botswana is very contagious and has overtaken the Delta variant.” Also Dr Sudhakar K added, “People coming from these affected countries will take the RT-PCR once they land in Bengaluru. If found positive, they'll stay in and around the airport and will be treated, if needed. Home quarantine will be mandatory after their arrival”.