Chennai airport ramps up Ebola screening measures, sets up isolation rooms at international terminal
Chennai International Airport has enhanced its Ebola screening measures in response to the ongoing outbreak. Isolation rooms have been established at the international terminal for passengers showing symptoms of the virus. The airport is coordinating with health authorities to ensure effective public health protocols are in place.
- ▪Chennai airport has set up isolation rooms at the international terminal for Ebola screening.
- ▪No cases of Ebola have been reported in India, according to Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
- ▪The WHO has declared the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola a public emergency of global concern.
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Chennai airport ramps up Ebola screening measures, sets up isolation rooms at international terminalThe airport said it was ensuring all medical response protocols in place were being followed, with passenger screenings procedures being strictly adhered to.Published on: May 27, 2026 12:02 AM ISTBy Arya MishraShare viaCopy link The Chennai International Airport has activated preparedness measures in view of the Ebola virus, ramping up screening and setting up isolation rooms at the international terminal for arrivals from affected countries.The isolation rooms set up in T2 are equipped with dedicated safety and infection-control measures.
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