Andaman and Nicobar: Fully vaccinated no longer required to carry RT-PCR test report

As per the latest developments, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has updated COVID-19 testing norms for incoming tourists and travellers. Now, all asymptomatic and fully vaccinated visitors entering Port Blair will be exempted from carrying a negative RT-PCR test report with immediate effect, irrespective of the country of origin or type of vaccine.
Principal Secretary, Health and Civil Aviation, Dr V Candavelou issued a notification stating that fully vaccinated individuals will be required to produce the final vaccination certificate at the origin airport/seaport at the Port Blair airport or seaport and in the mainland.

Reports have it that those who are partially vaccinated, unvaccinated, or symptomatic of COVID-19 will continue to be required to produce a negative RT-PCR test report that is not older than 48 hours before their scheduled departure.
They will also have to undergo additional RT-PCR tests on arrival at the Port Blair airport, and will have to remain in quarantine till the test results are obtained. If their test results come positive, prescribed quarantine protocols are to be followed.

The administration also asked the airlines to make sure that COVID appropriate behaviour is followed. As reported earlier, the authorities in February announced the opening of all tourist spots for tourism activities. There is no longer restriction on movement, and night curfew has also been withdrawn.

Also, as per the reports, the Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair is scheduled to remain closed for four days a week till May 2022 for runway repair works.