Dakshina Kannada to intensify screening and testing on Karnataka-Kerala border

Interstate bus services will continue for now, says DC

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra on November 28 said the administration will intensify screening and testing of travellers from Kerala to the district in view of the enhanced COVID-19 threat.

Dr. Rajendra told reporters here though the administration had upped the testing and checking at borders in the last four months, it became a little lax for the last one month after drastic reduction in cases. Still, Kerala reports about 8% test positivity rate and hence there was a need to enhance surveillance.

The Chief Minister on November 27 has directed to deploy police and other department personnel at border check posts to ensure round-the-clock screening and testing. Police personnel were already deployed at check posts and personnel from other departments would be sent from November 29. It was a herculean task at the Talapady check post on NH 66 where about 60 vehicles move in a minute, he said.