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Coronavirus FAQs After Lockdown

  • From when the Covid 19 nasal vaccine would be given?
    From the fourth week of January
  • Can the nasal vaccine be given as a booster dose?
    Yes, iNCOVACC is the world’s first Intranasal vaccine for Covid to receive approval for the primary 2-dose schedule, and as a heterologous booster dose.
  • Can the nasal vaccine be given to the people of any age-group?
    Currently, it has been approved for 18 years and above.
  • Can the nasal vaccine be given as the first dose?
    No, People who have taken both doses of Covid vaccine can take a booster nasal dose.
  • Can I take Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine if I was previously jabbed with other vaccines?
    Yes, the vaccine can be administered as a precaution to adults who have taken 2 doses of either Covaxin or Covishield.
  • Will the nasal vaccine be given to the kids?
    It has not been approved for kids as yet.
  • Is nasal vaccine safe for old age people?
    Yes, It is safe
  • Can the nasal vaccine be given to the people with existing ailments?
    Yes, It can be administered
  • Will the nasal vaccine be available in private health facilities?
    Yes, it will be
  • Will the nasal vaccine be available in government hospitals?
    Yes, it is available in government hospitals
  • How much I have to pay if I get the nasal vaccine shot in a private clinic?
    Bharat Biotech announced that the nasal vaccine will be available in private hospitals at a fixed the price at Rs 800 + GST + hospital charges.
  • How much I have to pay if I take the nasal vaccine in a government hospital?
    It is priced at Rs 325 (excluding GST) for government supplies.
  • Is government giving any subsidy on nasal vaccines?
    No subsidies have been announced so far.
  • Do I need to produce any document to get the nasal vaccine shot?
    Yes, you will have to provide ID proof.
  • Will I be provided with any certificate after taking the nasal vaccine?
    Yes, you will be.
  • Is there any restriction on Christmas and New Year celebrations?
    No, not yet. But states have been asked to be on alert, and create awareness about masks, sanitisers and social distancing.
  • Should I follow covid appropriate behaviour?
    Yes. The government has stressed on covid appropriate behaviour like masking, washing/sanitising hands frequently.
  • Is 'air suvidha' forms mandatory now?
    The health ministry is examining the reintroduction of mandatory 'air suvidha' forms for international arrivals with details of RT-PCR test conducted 72 hours prior to travel. However, a decision in this regard will only be taken only if the situation demands it.
  • Should I take Covid booster shot?
    The government has urged the public to take precautionary doses amid covid scare.
  • Is there any nasal vaccine available for the prevention of Covid?
    Yes a nasal vaccine by Bharat Biotech is available, details can be found on CoWin aap.
  • Is the nasal vaccine of Bharat Biotech safe?
    Yes, the company found the vaccine to be 'safe, well-tolerated, and immunogenic'.
  • From when the Covid 19 nasal vaccine would be given?
    From the fourth week of January
  • Can the nasal vaccine be given as a booster dose?
    Yes, iNCOVACC is the world’s first Intranasal vaccine for Covid to receive approval for the primary 2-dose schedule, and as a heterologous booster dose.
  • Can the nasal vaccine be given to the people of any age-group?
    Currently, it has been approved for 18 years and above.
  • Can the nasal vaccine be given as the first dose?
    No, People who have taken both doses of Covid vaccine can take a booster nasal dose.
  • Can I take Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine if I was previously jabbed with other vaccines?
    Yes, the vaccine can be administered as a precaution to adults who have taken 2 doses of either Covaxin or Covishield.
  • Will the nasal vaccine be given to the kids?
    It has not been approved for kids as yet.
  • Is nasal vaccine safe for old age people?
    Yes, It is safe
  • Can the nasal vaccine be given to the people with existing ailments?
    Yes, It can be administered
  • Will the nasal vaccine be available in private health facilities?
    Yes, it will be
  • Will the nasal vaccine be available in government hospitals?
    Yes, it is available in government hospitals
  • How much I have to pay if I get the nasal vaccine shot in a private clinic?
    Bharat Biotech announced that the nasal vaccine will be available in private hospitals at a fixed the price at Rs 800 + GST + hospital charges.
  • How much I have to pay if I take the nasal vaccine in a government hospital?
    It is priced at Rs 325 (excluding GST) for government supplies.
  • Is government giving any subsidy on nasal vaccines?
    No subsidies have been announced
  • Do I need to produce any document to get the nasal vaccine shot?
    Yes, you will have to provide ID proof
  • Will I be provided with any certificate after taking the nasal vaccine?
    Yes, you will be
  • Has the Indian government issued guidelines for travellers entering India?
    Yes, it has in the wake of the rising number of COVID-19 cases
  • Is testing mandatory while flying into India?
    The Government has mandated random testing of all flyers coming in. While thermal screening will be undertake, some of the passengers will be tested on arrival
  • Passengers from which country will have to undergo COVID-19 testing?
    The government has said that all international passengers from China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand will have to mandatorily under RT-PCR tests
  • What are the quarantine norms?
    Those found to be positive for COVID-19 or symptomatic will be quarantined
  • Is there an app to fill in details of international travellers?
    Yes all international passengers will have to fill in their details and health status on the Air Suvidha app
  • How will authorities decide on who will be tested?
    2 per cent of all international passengers on each incoming international flight will have to undergo COVID-19 tests on arrival. They will be selected ranvdombnly. Passengers would however not have to wait for the results to arrive and will be allowed to leave after giving the sample
  • Has Air India issued guidelines for international travellers?
    Yes, the airline did issue guidelines on December 28
  • What are the recommendations by Air India?
    "All guests should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19 in their country. All guests should preferably use masks and follow physical distancing on flights/travel and at all points of entry.”
  • Are the guidelines similar for children?
    Air India has said that children are only required to under testing and get treatment in accordance with the Government of India’s protocols if they are found to be symptomatic. "Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the period of self-monitoring, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per the protocol," Air India said
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