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Covid-19 Pandemic Travel Rules Across States; All You Need To Know

INDIA Team Latestly|

With the number of daily Covid-19 cases declining in many states, rules have been rolled back though restrictions continue to remain in a lot of places. However, India recorded 43,654 new coronavirus cases, 47 per cent higher than July 27 when fresh cases dipped below 30,000 for the first time in nearly four months. The positivity rate stands at 2.51 per cent. 640 deaths take India's tally to 4.22 lakh. In the last 24 hours, Kerala recorded 22,129 fresh cases.

Those looking to travel for work or recreational purposes now need to take into account the several restrictions that are in place & rules for entering each state. Travellers entering Maharashtra by rail, road or air need to furnish a negative RT-PCR report, with the test conducted within 48 hours before arrival. However, those who fail to carry the report will need to undergo mandatory testing upon entering the state.

Covid-19 rules and travel restrictions can vary from district to district in Maharashtra. Mumbai remains under level-three category restrictions. It has allowed people to travel in local trains only for medical purposes. Those under the essential services category can also travel by the local trains. Watch the video to know about the rules in Delhi, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal & Uttar Pradesh.