COVID-19 negative test certificate must for entry from Kerala
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This is in view of the Delta variant being present in Kerala and the various instances there
Those from Kerala coming into Karnataka by means of Dakshina Kannada must compulsorily produce RT-PCR COVID-19 negative certificate from Tuesday, in accordance Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra.
This is in view of the information of the Delta variant present in Kerala and a excessive variety of COVID-19 instances prevailing in that State, he stated in a press release on Monday.
Dr. Rajendra stated that if travellers failed to provide the negative test certificate, they’d be subjected to a test at border checkposts from Tuesday.
The State authorities has instructed the administration to strengthen checkposts on the borders with Kerala within the district.
Hence, checkposts at distinguished border entry factors resembling Talapady, Jalsoor, Saradkka and Nettanige-Mudnur have been strengthened.
Dr. Rajendra stated that the test positivity fee in Dakshina Kannada is hovering round 5% whereas it was at 10% within the neighbouring Kasaragod district in Kerala. Hence, preventive steps must be taken to comprise the unfold of a potential third wave within the district.
Gram Panchayats and Revenue officers on the border areas have been alerted and have been requested to strengthen checking passengers coming into from Kerala. People must cooperate throughout checking, he stated.
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