Omicron virus in Kerala and travel advise




According to Kerala health ministry, the first case of the omicron virus is detected in Kerala in a passenger who arrived from U.K. As of now now, there is nothing to worry for travelers. Here are some tips of travelers visiting Kerala these days;

  • Avoid crowded places - Prefer beaches and open areas 
  • Use mask always
  • Use hand sanitizer 
  • Wash hands frequently 
  • If not feeling well, do not venture out and mingle with others 
  • When in doubt, get medical help 

Travel advisory 

  • Covid -ve Certificate Mandatory
  • Epass - Yes  https://covid19jagratha.kerala.nic.in/home/shortVisit

  • Health Screening:

    All domestic travellers visiting Kerala:


    a. Travellers from other states are allowed to travel in Kerala

    b. Shall register in e Jagratha portal.

    c. All domestic travellers irrespective of vaccination status shall undergo SARS CoV - 2 RT PCR test either within 48 hours prior to entering the state or immediately after entering the state of Kerala.

    d. Those undertaking RTPCR test on arrival shall be in room isolation at their respective places of stay till RT PCR report is available.

    e. If RT PCR test is positive, patient shall seek medical attention from health institution.

    f. If RT PCR test is negative, the person shall follow strict universal masking, safe distancing and hand hygiene during their stay in Kerala . If they develop symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, breathlessness, muscle pain, fatigability, anosmia, diarrhoea) during their stay in Kerala, they shall seek medical attention immediately.

    g. 14 days of Home Quarantine for all passengers who are not in possession of RT-PCR negative certificate and are not willing to undergo RT PCR upon arrival. Not applicable for passengers arriving into the city of Kannur

    h. Calicut - Passengers undergoing test on arrival shall remain under home/institutional quarantine till the test result is declared. The transportation from airport to quarantine facility/home quarantine shall be in double chambered vehicles

    All International travellers / tourists visiting Kerala:
    • All international travellers shall continue to follow the present protocol for International Travellers surveillance at the airports upon arrival from outside the country issued by Government of India.
    • All are advised to strictly observe social distancing, wearing mask and hand hygiene and continue self-observation of any Influenza like symptoms and avail the health services immediately, if symptomatic.

    Passenger obligation:
    • COVID-19 Negative Certificate is mandatory while travelling.
    • Kannur and Calicut :- Passengers not in possession of RT-PCR negative report shall be mandatorily required to undergo testing upon arrival at their own cost.

    Operating Status

    • sighsteeing Open
    • Hotels are Open
    • Tourist Allowed
    • Transfers are open

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