Travel advisory due to Corona: Things to know before inter-state travel

The current wave of Corona pandemic, the second wave, isbeing regarded as deadlier than the first wave.

To not only the people in their states, but also the entirenation as well, various state authorities are concerned about people from otherstates travelling to theirs.

However, the right to free movement is something they do notwant to impede upon as of now.

Thus, various measures which range from a test reportclaiming negative for Corona, home quarantine, or sealing of borders.

Let us learn what the various states have mandated:

Bihar

A test report claiming that you are negative on Corona issufficient to get you past the inter-state border into Bihar via road.

For those travelling by railways, upon disembarking, acorona test on the spot will be performed. Further, during the travel, wearingface mask, sanitising hands, and other such rules are to be followed.

Also, those coming in via flights too will follow the safetyprotocols. Passengers will be tested for Corona on the spot at the airport.

Madhya Pradesh

The state has sealed borders from Maharashtra and Chhattisgarhand only essential goods will be allowed entry. Private and bus transport fromthese states has been banned.

For those coming in via trains and airplanes will be administeredCorona test on the spot.

Odisha

Border with Chhattisgarh has been sealed.

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For those coming in from other states, a test reportclaiming that the person is negative on Corona is essential.

Himachal Pradesh

For those coming in from other states, a test reportclaiming that the person is negative on Corona is essential, and the reportmust be within the last 72 hours.

Uttar Pradesh

Thermal screening of those coming in air travel will bedone.

Those coming in from Kerala and Maharashtra will require areport, which is not be later than 72 hours, claiming that they are negative onCorona.

Rajasthan

For those coming in from other states, a test reportclaiming that the person is negative on Corona is essential, and the reportmust be within the last 72 hours.

Chhattisgarh

For those coming in from other states, a test reportclaiming that the person is negative on Corona is essential, and the reportmust be within the last 72 hours.

Maharashtra

This state has gone one step ahead and mandated a seven-day quarantinefor all those who are coming in from Madhya Pradesh.

All in all, a recent test report is the basic requirementyou need to fulfil in case you want to travel to any of these states.