RT-PCR reports mandatory for people coming Kerala, Maharashtra
The Hindu
Schools, colleges to be issued detailed advisory soon
In the light of the emerging new COVID-19 variant (Omicron) found in South Africa and emerging clusters in some colleges in Karnataka, the State Government has made RT-PCR negative reports mandatory for people coming to the State from Kerala and Maharashtra.
A decision has also been taken for intensive surveillance and testing at inter-State borders of Karnataka-Kerala and Karnataka-Maharashtra.
After a two-hour-long meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai with Ministers and senior officials, the Government directed all college students travelling from Kerala to Karnataka and staying in college hostels to mandatorily undergo COVID-19 test again.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












