KOCHI: The Covid antigen test for the participants of the International Film Festival of Kerala to be held in Kochi will start from today. The inspection will be held at four counters set up at the Saritha Theatre, the main venue of the fair, from 10 am to 5 pm. The free Covid examination will be held from February 15 to 17. The academy has issued a notification via SMS to the delegates regarding the test.

The film academy in collaboration with the Department of Health has set up a facility for Covid screening for delegates, officials, volunteers, filmmakers and duty staff. The academy has taken strict Covid defense measures throughout the fair, including during the test and distribution of passes.