September 20, 2024

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RT-PCR checks made necessary for all vacationers coming to Kerala as Covid-19 instances surge

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By Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of worsening Covid-19 scenario in Kerala, all home travellers visiting the state must bear RT-PCR checks inside 48 hours earlier than or after the arrival. 

The well being division issued an order on Sunday making the Covid-19 check necessary for all guests no matter their vaccination standing. All travellers need to register in e-Jagratha portal.

The state added 18257 new Covid-19 sufferers with a check positivity charge of 16.77 on Sunday.

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The excessive numbers was because of the mega testing carried out within the final two days. There had been 1,08,898 samples examined within the earlier 24 hours. There had been 25 deaths on the day.

Those enterprise RT-PCR check on arrival shall be in room isolation at their respective locations of keep until RT-PCR report is offered, the order mentioned. If RT -PCR check is destructive, the particular person shall observe strict Covid protocol – common masking, secure distancing and hand hygiene – throughout their keep within the state.

Those who are usually not prepared to bear the check shall have to stay in room isolation for 14 days from date of entry to Kerala and do self-observation relating to signs. 

The state made RT-PCR necessary for all worldwide vacationers since January. 

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