Visitors to Kodagu from within State may need RT-PCR report too

Kodagu has been attracting high-end tourists post-lockdown. The occupancy in Kodagu hotels has been dismal as they are reporting less than 20% occupancy.

Not only inter-State travelers, visitors to Kodagu from within the State may also have to carry a RT-PCR negative report. Though the district administration is yet to receive any written order from the government on tests for inter-district visitors, it was verbally communicated during a videoconference by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on guidelines to be strictly complied with. “We are awaiting an order on tourists from the government. If we get the guidelines on mandatory RT-PCR report even for tourists from within the State, we shall implement that. We have been told to screen people staying in resorts etc.,” said Deputy Commissioner Charulatha Somal.