Shamshabad Airport Ramps Up Ebola Screening
HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has stepped up precautions against Ebola following reports of more than 1,000 cases in Congo and several other countries.
Authorities have issued a high alert at Shamshabad Airport and are preparing measures to prevent any impact on Telangana.
Airport officials screen international passengers
Airport authorities have intensified surveillance amid the spread of Ebola in African countries. Screening tests are being conducted for passengers arriving from various countries.
Passengers arriving from countries affected by Ebola are being subjected to detailed health checks. They are being cleared only after officials complete the required screening and verification procedures.
The government has directed officials to remain vigilant and ensure that preventive measures are implemented at the airport to minimise any potential public health risk.
