Several states make COVID negative report mandatory for travellers

Here is a list of travel restrictions and decisions taken by the state governments in order to curtail the spread of COVID-19

Hyderabad (Telangana):As the country deals with the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the Kerala government has imposed more restrictions to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. The health department has revised the guidelines for those coming to Kerala from other states. They are required to undergo a mandatory RT-PCR test. The test report will be valid for 48 hours. People who undergo RT-PCR test after reaching Kerala need to remain in home quarantine until they obtain their result. Those who did not take the RT-PCR test are directed to remain in quarantine for 14 days.

Karnataka

People entering Karnataka from Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab and Chandigarh using any mode of travel need to carry RT PCR negative report (not exceeding 72 hours). The government has decided to exempt emergency cases. However, they will have to undergo swab test at borders and railway stations/airports. The Karnataka government has not mandated quarantine for domestic passengers.

All international travellers require to submit a self-health declaration form and upload COVID-19 negative report on Air Suvidha Portal.

TamilNadu

The Tamil Nadu government has mandated e-pass for all travellers from other states and abroad if their stay exceeds 72 hours in the state.

Andhra Pradesh

There are no adequate checks at Andhra Pradesh borders. Some border check posts do not even have the provision for thermal screening. As a result, there is a free flow of traffic from the bordering regions from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Odisha

Telangana

Taking cognisance of the surge in COVID-19 cases, the state government has directed its officials to be firm. Every individual entering Telangana will be screened.

Few cases of officials sending backing persons suffering from cold, fever and high temperature were reported.

Maharashtra

Though there are no restrictions on travelling to Maharashtra in general, certain district administrations, such as Aurangabad and Jalgaon, have imposed restrictions.

Gujarat

The state government has made it mandatory for people to carry an RT-PCR-negative certificate. Individuals are being screened at all entry points into the state.

Bihar

Travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjab have to carry a COVID-19 negative test report to be allowed entry in Bihar. Those without the report will have to undergo COVID-19 testing at airports and railway stations. Those testing positive will be sent to isolation centres.

Jharkhand

Masks are compulsory for travellers visiting Jharkhand. Thermal screening of passengers are held at airports, railway stations and bus stands. Those with high temperature will be subjected to Rapid Antigen Test.

Rajasthan

The state has mandated RT-PCR negative report for visitors from outside Rajasthan. Personnel have been deployed at all border points to check for the report.

Madhya Pradesh

Travellers, including the locals of Madhya Pradesh who were on a visit outside the state, will have to undergo quarantine for a week. Case-to-case relaxations are being considered. Acting on an order from the state's home department, all districts have implemented the 'no certificate no entry' rule.

Tourists at Pench, Bandhavgarh and Panna tiger reserves, and Pachmarhi hill station will have to produce RT-PCR negative reports. Hotels and resorts are directed to furnish details of their guests to the local police station on a daily basis.

Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government, too, has mandated RT-PCR negative report. Bus service in the state has been greatly reduced.

Uttar Pradesh

People will not be allowed to travel without downloading the Arogya Setu app. Travellers, however, need not carry COVID-19 negative report, except for people from Kerala and Maharashtra.