Authorities have ramped up efforts to screen travelers returning from India via the Benapole land port in a bid to stop the spread of a new Covid-19 variant. Recent reports indicate a surge in Covid-19 cases across several states in India, leading the government to implement precautionary measures. During a recent visit to the Benapole Checkpost Immigration, it was observed that officials at the medical desk were diligently screening incoming travelers. Hari Das, a passenger who had traveled to India for medical treatment, shared, “I went to India for treatment 10 days ago and returned today. There wasn’t any testing or examination for Covid-19 anywhere in India, just like in Bangladesh.” Another passenger, Monika Rani, stated, “I came back today after a month of treatment. I haven’t heard of any new Covid-19 outbreaks in India, but now I see that they are conducting Covid-19 tests upon my return.” Abdul Majid, a sub-assistant medical officer with the Immigration Health Department at Benapole Checkpost, confirmed that genetic sequencing has identified the presence of a new Covid strain in parts of India. “To prevent this variant from reaching our country, we are conducting health checks on all returnees from India as a precautionary measure,” he noted. If any returning passenger displays symptoms of Covid-19, they will be isolated at the upazila health complex for further evaluation. In an effort to minimize potential infections, health safety protocols, including
Benapole border has ramped up screening measures to curb the spread of the new Covid variant.
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