The Rajasthan government has tightened restrictions for travellers arriving from Maharashtra and Kerala in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
People arriving from these states will have to produce a negative COVID-19 test report upon their arrival in the state.
"Travellers from Maharashtra and Kerala to Rajasthan should provide negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours on their arrival," a statement released by the government read.
As COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in various states across the country, the state governments are making significant decisions and issuing new orders to keep the coronavirus pandemic in control. Some states are renewing the lockdown measures, while others have made it mandatory to get COVID-19 testing done for visitors from states with a higher prevalence of coronavirus cases.
Maharashtra reported 3,744 new COVID-19 cases and 56 deaths on Friday, and Kerala recorded 4652 new COVID-19 cases with 14 deaths.
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday (February 21), announced that all political, religious, and social gatherings will be prohibited in the state from Monday (February 22), amid rising COVID-19 cases
In a video address, CM Thackeray said, "Do you want lockdown? The next eight days will decide. Maharashtra has reported around 7,000 COVID cases today. If the COVID-19 situation deteriorates, then we have to impose lockdown. Those who want a lockdown can roam around without mask while those who do not want it must wear a mask and follow all the rules."With reference to the state government's campaign against COVID-19 "my family, my responsibility."
India has now a total of 16577 active COVID-19 cases, and recorded 120 new deaths.
