Lucknow: In the midst of fear of the revival of the Covid-19 ‘omicron variant, 95 PCR engines quickly arranged at Lucknow airport.
Every day, around 1,800-2,000 passengers arrive from international flights in one terminal, and each passenger must go for a required RT-PCR test.
While in the domestic terminal, 6,000 passengers arrive every day including passengers from half = axle flights from Mumbai.
Passengers who arrive from Mumbai and Kerala must present RT-PCR reports on arrival or undergo government running RT-PCR tests in the domestic terminal.
According to Lucknow airport officials, “Passengers at Terminal One for international flights have options for choosing fast PCR pay services that provide sample results in half an hour or choose free RT-PCR services provided by the government where the waiting period is an average of five to six hours .
“For fast PCR tests, passengers must pay Hospital 3,500 per test.
“The waiting area has been set to accommodate 50 passengers at once to test.
There are four registration counters, four sample rooms, and 95 fast PCR engines for passengers who want paid services for fast results, while for free RT-PCR services.
There is state authority has installed four registration counters and four sample collection rooms, ‘said a private concession spokesman who operates Lucknow International Airport.
“Likewise for domestic passengers who arrived from two counters of Mumbai registration and two sample collection rooms were installed by the government in the domestic terminal for RT -PCR, “added a spokesman.
According to airport officials,” the power of registration counters can be increased at certain times based on the number of passengers.
Tests are being carried out at a quick speed to minimize waiting time.
In addition to the registration counter, passengers can also register for testing they use the QR code displayed in a strategic location in the arrival corridor.
“” Periodic sanitization and deep cleaning is being carried out, in the testing area and seating area has occurred made for passengers on arrival.
Furthermore, the arrival area is equipped with adequate washroom, food and beverage facilities, Wi-Fi & foreign exchange services.
Dedicated passenger service executives are available to help passengers, “said an official.