Negative Covid-19 report mandatory for visitors in Rajasthan from 4 more states
In an order to contain the spread of coronavirus in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's office stated that the visitors from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat have been mandated to carry negative Covid-19 report.
The visitors to Rajasthan from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat will be needing a negative Covid-19 report for entry into the state. It is also applicable to the visitors from Maharashtra and Kerala, as notified earlier.
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The development comes at a time when the neighbouring states have been witnessing a spike in coronavirus cases. Also, the classes up to class 5 and Anganwadi centers in the state have been closed till March 31 in view of the pandemic.
Ashok Gehlot has asked people to continue to take precautionary measures including wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
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The negligence in adhering to Covid-19 protocols is a matter of serious concern, he said, directing the concerned departments to speed up the awareness campaign again.
Even as he said that the Covid-19 vaccination drive was underway but there is a need to accelerate it.
The state Health minister Raghu Sharma said that he held talks with the Centre to ensure the proper supply of Covid-19 vaccines.
-PTC News
