Mangaluru: After delta The type of Kovid-19 was detected in Kerala, Dakshina Kannada The district administration announced strict vigil on the border from Monday. RT-PCR negative result not mandatory for all those before 72 hours Kerala enter Karnataka through various boundaries of the district.
Deputy Commissioner Dr KV Rajendra said that as per the orders of the State Government, measures have been taken to check all the vehicles entering the district through various border roads.
“With the spike in Covid-19 cases, Kerala is also reporting the delta version of the virus. In this backdrop, the state government has issued an order to strengthen surveillance along the Kerala-Karnataka borders. Under this, instructions have been given to strengthen the check posts on the inter-state border. That’s why, verses, Nettanige Mudanuru, Saradka, Jalsoor and all other check posts will be monitored round the clock to prevent unnecessary movement of people.
Village panchayats of border areas have also been asked to put up posts.
“Since the district receives patients from Kerala, we have directed all hospitals here to conduct RT-PCR tests for patients and their visitors. We have also opened swab collection centers at the borders and deployed police force. Those entering Karnataka through district boundaries will compulsorily bring RT-PCR negative certificate. While the positivity rate in Dakshina Kannada is less than 5%, Kerala is reporting more than 10%. So, to prevent the possibility of a third wave and reduce the number of cases, we have strengthened border surveillance,” he said.
Deputy Commissioner Dr KV Rajendra said that as per the orders of the State Government, measures have been taken to check all the vehicles entering the district through various border roads.
“With the spike in Covid-19 cases, Kerala is also reporting the delta version of the virus. In this backdrop, the state government has issued an order to strengthen surveillance along the Kerala-Karnataka borders. Under this, instructions have been given to strengthen the check posts on the inter-state border. That’s why, verses, Nettanige Mudanuru, Saradka, Jalsoor and all other check posts will be monitored round the clock to prevent unnecessary movement of people.
Village panchayats of border areas have also been asked to put up posts.
“Since the district receives patients from Kerala, we have directed all hospitals here to conduct RT-PCR tests for patients and their visitors. We have also opened swab collection centers at the borders and deployed police force. Those entering Karnataka through district boundaries will compulsorily bring RT-PCR negative certificate. While the positivity rate in Dakshina Kannada is less than 5%, Kerala is reporting more than 10%. So, to prevent the possibility of a third wave and reduce the number of cases, we have strengthened border surveillance,” he said.
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