<span style="color: #222222;">Amid continuous rise in Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, various measures at various levels are being taken to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the state. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued fresh guidelines for international passengers arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport making it mandatory to undergo rapid RTPCR test.<br />''<br />''Similarly, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the prevailing situation in the state. AIR correspondence reports, According to the latest guidelines the passengers arriving from high-risk and at-risk countries and UAE will be asked to undergo Rapid RTPCR test. If found positive the passenger will be asked to do routine RTPCR and he or she will have to wait for the results.<br />''<br />''The passenger will be allowed to leave the airport if found negative but it is mandatory for the passenger to remain home quarantine for the next 7 days. Symptomatic patients will be admitted to Seven Hills or Bombay Hospital or Breach Candy Hospital on paid basis.<br />''<br />''Asymptomatic patients will be sent to BKC or Kanjurmarg Jumbo Covid facility free of cost or will be sent to the hotels of their choice on their own expenses from the list given by the BMC.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar held a high-level meeting with the officials of the Covid task force to review the preparedness of the state in the backdrop of the surge in Covid cases.<br />''<br />''After detailed discussions he gave various instructions to the health department and other departments to remain vigilant and work in co-ordination with each other.<br />''<br />''He directed the officials to ensure adequate supply of essential medicines as well as the availability of the beds and oxygen supply in various Covid facilities and Jumbo Covid centres in the state.</span><br />