India News | Negative RT-PCR Not Mandatory to Travel for Those Who Got 2 Doses of Vaccine: Kerala Govt
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Kerala government on Saturday said that negative RT-PCR tests were no longer mandatory for inter-state travel and attending exams for persons who have received two doses of COVID vaccine.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 17 (PTI) The Kerala government on Saturday said that negative RT-PCR tests were no longer mandatory for inter-state travel and attending exams for persons who have received two doses of COVID vaccine.
The decision was taken by the State Disaster Management Authority as the COVID-19 vaccination was "progressing well", a release said.
It further said that anyone attending activities for which a negative RT-PCR result is required, like interstate travel, should carry the certificate showing they have received two doses of vaccine.
"However, those who have developed symptoms of COVID shall undergo RT-PCR test and carry the negative result," the release said.
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