Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Delhi: Negative COVID-19 report mandatory for travelers from 5 states
  • India

    Delhi: Negative COVID-19 report mandatory for travelers from 5 states

    Sagar Malik
    Written by
    Sagar Malik
    Twitter
    Last updated on Feb 24, 2021, 11:44 am
    Delhi: Negative COVID-19 report mandatory for travelers from 5 states
  • People traveling to Delhi from five states - Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab - by flights, trains or buses will have to furnish a negative COVID-19 test report, NDTV reports.

    The rule comes in as these states have continued to report a spike in coronavirus cases in recent days.

    However, those entering Delhi by road have been exempted.

    Here are more details.

  • In this article
    The rule will be in place starting Friday midnight Official orders to be issued later today Maharashtra, Kerala account for 75% of active cases Fresh restrictions have been imposed in several states Centre advises surveillance, speedier testing
  • Details

    The rule will be in place starting Friday midnight

  • The rule will be in place from Friday midnight to March 15, the report adds.

    The Delhi government took the decision because in the past week, 86 percent of new virus cases have emerged from these five states.

    Officials will be required to verify negative COVID-19 reports from tests taken up to 72 hours before the flight before allowing passengers to leave for Delhi.

  • Information

    Official orders to be issued later today

  • Official orders about the rule will reportedly be issued later today. To note, states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand have also announced similar restrictions on people traveling from these five states.

  • Rising cases

    Maharashtra, Kerala account for 75% of active cases

    Maharashtra, Kerala account for 75% of active cases
  • After the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases amid fears over mutated strains of the virus, Maharashtra and Kerala now account for 75 percent of the country's current active infections.

    On Tuesday, Maharashtra recorded the highest number of cases (5,210), followed by Kerala (2,212) and Tamil Nadu (449).

    As for fatalities, Maharashtra reported 18 deaths, followed by Kerala (16) and Punjab (15), Health Ministry said.

  • Restrictions

    Fresh restrictions have been imposed in several states

    Fresh restrictions have been imposed in several states
  • In the recent days, several states have announced various new restrictions in an attempt to check the virus' spread.

    The Maharashtra government announced a state-wide ban on social, political, and religious gatherings and also imposed fresh curbs in districts like Pune and Amravati.

    Further, the Punjab government said more than 100 people cannot gather indoors.

  • Measures

    Centre advises surveillance, speedier testing

  • The surge in the five states has triggered concerns of a second wave of the pandemic.

    The central government has directed these states to ensure strict surveillance, containment, and testing.

    The Union Health Ministry has also written to all the states and Union Territories about the need to significantly enhance the pace of the vaccination drive.

  • India
  • Delhi
  • COVID-19
  •  
Latest News
  • India and Pakistan agree to cease firing along LoC
    India and Pakistan agree to cease firing along LoC
    India
  • Government releases rules for social media, OTT platforms; details here
    Government releases rules for social media, OTT platforms; details here
    Science
  • YouTube launches supervised accounts with parental controls tailored for teenagers
    YouTube launches supervised accounts with parental controls tailored for teenagers
    Science
  • D/N Test: England bowled out for 81, India need 49-runs
    D/N Test: England bowled out for 81, India need 49-runs
    Sports
  • Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 2' is getting a Bollywood remake? Apparently yes!
    Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 2' is getting a Bollywood remake? Apparently yes!
    Entertainment
Trending Topics
ISRO Vaccine Farmers Protest
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News Narendra Modi Facebook YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Rahul Gandhi Yoga
Honda Batman Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Amazon Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore
Toyota Fashion Tips Farmers Protest Mercedes Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics
Avengers Neha Kakkar Premier League Big Bang Theory
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021