Mumbai airport adds Covid-19 test counters to reduce waiting time

Inadquate test facility, non co-operation by few passengers led to long queues on Thursday

Mumbai airport is ramping up Covid-19 test facility to reduce waiting time for incoming passengers.

Last week Maharashtra government made RT-PCR tests mandatory for passengers coming from four Delhi, Goa, Rajasthan and Gujarat. However its implementation has been marred by lack of co-ordination between the Mumbai International Airport Limited and BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation.

Inadequate testing facilities resulted in long queues at airport during rush hours. Logistical issues like timely availability of airport entry passes for lab technicians has also been a challenge. 

Non co-operation by few passengers too has been causing problems and security personnel had to intervene on Thursday after a group