NEW DELHI : Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday decided to conduct RT-PCR testing for all people arriving from 'high-risk' countries, genome sequencing of the positive cases and mandatory isolation, in accordance to the Centre's guidelines amid concerns over the coronavirus variant 'Omicron' detected in some nations. "It was decided to conduct 100 per cent RT-PCR testing of passengers from high-risk countries, followed by genome sequencing of the positive cases and mandatory isolation/quarantine as per the guidelines laid down by the Government of India," an official said.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in a press briefing, said the new 'Omicron' variant was discussed by experts in the meeting and it was stressed