The Tamil Nadu government has declared new guidelines for people entering the state because of the rising Covid-19 cases in India.
Moreover, E-Pass has now been made mandatory for everyone, excluding those migrating from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry, and Karnataka.
For Domestic Travelers
The guide state according to the State Health and Family Welfare Department passengers arriving in Tamil Nadu by Rail, Flight, or By road mode from the state of Karela or Maharashtra must be in-home Quarantine for 7 days under monitoring for doctors. If found with symptoms like fever, cough, or breathtaking issue then they must come under health concern.
The Tamil Nadu administration had excused quarantine for all business travelers arriving in the state for 72 hours or less. Are being been outside of the quarantine rule enforced by the government
For International Travelers
International travelers from South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Brazil traveling to Tamil Nadu are being advised with special awareness on submitting their COVID-19 test at their arrival. Even if they had been tested negative in other Indian airports.
A traveler traveling from the United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, should verify themself by submitting self-declaration online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in). They must upload their Covid-19 RT PCR report (negative report), which must test 72 hours before their journey.
In this section of tourists, those arriving through sea or land harbors will also have to experience the same rules, except that the ability for online enrollment is not available. These travelers need to submit the self-declaration form to the concerned officials on arrival.
Thermal screening has been made mandatory at airports for all passengers, domestic and international.
The government’s statement comes days after Health Secretary Dr. J Radhakrishnan communicated cares over the rise in the number of Covid-19 positive cases in the state. He said since the positivity rate is below, there is public carelessness. Radhakrishnan also said nearby states were reaching more positive cases, a situation that may occur in Tamil Nadu. If the public didn’t maintain social distancing measures.
