As the condition of the pandemic is increasing in the neighboring states of Karnataka. The Karnataka government is coordinating with authorities of Kerala and Maharashtra to reduce inconvenience to people in border areas because of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, As per the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order). Some restrictions have been brought to the border. But, RT-PCR negative certificate is not being insisted on by people heading to Dakshina Kannada district in a medical emergency.
Similarly, degree students who are attending examinations in Dakshina Kannada are also being allowed to proceed after checking the hall ticket. RT-PCR negative certificate is being sought only to prevent unnecessary travel between the border districts. This restriction will not come up during health emergencies and for writing examinations. The Kasaragod district administration has been asked to contact the Dakshina Kannada district war room for help in emergency cases.
These restrictions including RT-PCR negative certificate will be in place till the test positivity rate in border districts of Maharashtra and Kerala comes down. Those entering the border districts through trains, buses, and air are being tested. They are quarantined till the arrival of the report, and those who tested positive are being accommodated in COVID-19 Care Centres. Mr. Reddy said inter-State coordination was working fine from the level of District Commissioners to Secretaries. He also reviewed the arrangements at Talapady, also spoke with a few residents who are demanding reopening of the testing center.
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