Online Report : The government has decided to impose a travel ban on South Africa as new coronavirus variant named `Omicron` has been detected in that country.
Health Minister Zahid Maleque informed this to media on Saturday noon.
He said, "We`ve already aware of the new COVID variant which is very much aggressive. For this, the government took the decision of suspending travels with South Africa. Screening at all airports and ports will be strengthened."
To follow hygiene rules and mandatory use of masks are been instructed.
The instructions in this regard have already been given at the district level, Minister Zahid Maleque said.
