Travellers hit by Karnataka’s new COVID-19 norms
The Hindu
Many refused entry as Karnataka now requires negative RTPCR test report.
The sudden enforcement of new COVID-19 guidelines, , by the Karnataka government resulted in confusion at the inter-State check posts particularly along the border with Maharashtra with long lines of vehicles piling up. The revised guidelines were issued in the wake of a surge in cases in neighbouring States. The new guidelines announced on July 30 night, mandate that travellers to the State carry a fresh RTPCR negative report unlike the earlier system when a vaccination certificate was an option. As per the new rules, only certificates not older than 72 hours are valid entry documents.More Related News

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