Karnataka and AP have different Interstate travel restrictions

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Reportedly the Union government recently wrote to all states asking them to ensure that there is no restriction on inter-state and inter-district travel. This as the Unlock 3.0 guidelines which were announced till august 31 have stated that there will be no restrictions on the same. Since then, some states and union territories, especially in south india, have either brought in relaxations, removing the need to register for an e-pass, or are mulling to do so.

Karnataka

Karnataka recently announced major relaxations for inter-state travelers. The state has done away with mandatory registration on the Seva sindhu app, and has also removed the mandatory 14-day home quarantine for those who travel from other states in India. This includes those who travel by road and by air. Travelers will not be subjected to mandatory medical check-up at the entry of the state data-borders or bus, airport or rail stations upon arrival. However, the state has asked people to monitor their health for 14 days from the date of their arrival for any symptoms of COVID-19 like fever, cough, cold, throat pain, difficulty in breathing, etc. If they get any symptoms, they have been asked to seek medical consultation without fail or call the Apthamitra helpline (14410).


Andhra Pradesh

For travel into andhra pradesh, citizens still need to register onto the Spandana website and get an e-pass. All symptomatic and asymptomatic persons coming from chennai, mumbai, delhi, gujarat, rajasthan and madhya pradesh will be sent to institutional quarantine where they shall be tested on admission and after 7 days again tested and if found negative will be sent for home quarantine for 7 days. Asymptomatic persons coming from other areas will be sent to home quarantine for 14 days after their swabs are collected.

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