COVID-19 cases, including a new Omicron variant, are increasing in India, prompting Bangladeshi health authorities to tighten screenings at all entry points. At Benapole immigration, passengers arriving from India are being checked for symptoms to prevent virus spread. Passengers reported no testing in India before travel. Health officials have instructed isolation for symptomatic individuals and emphasized strict health measures during Eid train travel. Authorities urge vigilance to stop the new variant from entering Bangladesh.
The spread of COVID-19 is once again on the rise in several parts of India, with a new Omicron subvariant reportedly circulating in various regions. Health authorities fear this may affect neighboring Bangladesh as well.
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