There are no plans to make RT-PCR testing mandatory for COVID-19 at airports for travelers in India, according to Union health ministry sources. The country has seen an uptick in coronavirus infections, but officials note that 92% of those infected are opting for home-based treatment, indicating mild illness. There is no immediate cause for concern, as hospitalization rates have not increased
However, the earlier advice for precautionary measures in the context of Covid-19 should be followed by airlines and international travellers, the Union health ministry has said