New Delhi: The government of Japan has decided to ban the entry of foreign nationals, including those travelling from India.
A Few days back – Japan reported a new coronavirus strain case in the country and took the advance steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the nation.
The Embassy of India in Japan said that “The government of Japan will not allow Indians to enter into the country from January 4.”
It tweeted that no new visas will be issued by the Embassy/Consulates of Japan in India with immediate effect. Those having valid visas and had plans to travel to Japan can do so till January 3. The embassy said that those who have returned from Japan temporarily and hold re-entry permits can travel back to the country as of now.
“On and after January 4, 2021, entry into Japan will not be allowed for even those who already have visas,” it said. For emergency or exceptional cases, it said, guidelines will follow in the due course of time.
The government has also made it mandatory for passengers to undergo RT-PCR test. Those with negative reports will only be allowed to board a flight. It will be followed by RT-PCR test on landing in Japan. As per the rule, 14 days self-quarantine is mandatory and “is to be strictly followed”.
The embassy said that those who wish to travel back to India from Japan temporarily must take re-entry permit without fail.
The new strain of coronavirus has reported in more than 12 countries in the world. First case was registered in the UK and the Prime Minister of the UK – Boris Johnson alerted people to stay safe.
According to medical and health experts – a new strain of coronavirus spreads 70 percent faster than current virus and people have to take more care of themselves.
Some giant pharmaceutical companies which are developing coronavirus vaccines say that the vaccine we are developing will also be effective against the new strain of coronavirus.
_Vinayak