Home quarantine now 7 days for all arriving in Delhi

The 14-day mandatory

home quarantine

for all asymptomatic passengers arriving in Delhi was on Wednesday reduced to seven days by the state government.

The order was issued according to the guidelines of the ministry of health and family welfare.

Chief secretary Vijay Dev directed airport, railway and transport department authorities to submit passenger lists to the revenue department daily.

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The DMs, who will then be forwarded the lists, have been asked to ensure the returnees staying in their areas strictly follow home quarantine rules. Special CEO of Delhi disaster management authority K S Meena has been designated nodal officer for the entire exercise.