Indian states continue to take stringent measures to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19 in the country.
A few states, including Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Gujarat, have extended their existing night curfews and lockdowns, while a few others, including Assam and Telangana have imposed new restrictions.
Please note: Despite the changing guidelines, air and rail travel remains unaffected and passengers can continue to travel to/from airports and railway stations with a valid boarding pass or train ticket. However, it is advisable that you check the latest state-wise guidelines before travelling.
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Maharashtra
Maharashtra has extended the lockdown-like curbs currently in place in the state till 7 am on June 1.
The new order highlights that all travellers entering the state by any mode of transport will be required to carry a RT-PCR negative report (issued within 48 hours of entry into Maharashtra). Along with this, the additional guidelines placed earlier on travellers coming from places of ‘Sensitive Origins’ will now be applicable on all travellers. Check the complete order below:
Maharashtra Government extends the current COVID19 restrictions in the state till 7am on 1st June, to fight COVID19; negative RT-PCR report mandatory for those entering the state pic.twitter.com/jjccnpP6KV
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021
Jharkhand
The lockdown in the state, imposed under the ‘Swasthya Suraksha Saptah’ (Health Safety Week), has been extended for two more weeks, that is, till 6 am on May 27. Along with this, starting from 6 am on May 16, all travellers visiting the state (except those leaving within 72 hours of arrival) will have to undergo institutional / home quarantine for 7 days:
कोरोना के संक्रमण की चेन तोड़ने हेतु हमने लॉकडाउन के नियमों को और कड़ा करने का फ़ैसला लिया है।
पहले जारी निर्देशों के साथ निम्नलिखित नये प्रतिबन्ध अब प्रभावी होंगे।
आप सब से अनुरोध है की इन प्रतिबंधों का अवश्य पालन करे। pic.twitter.com/Q07XkAdQOn
— Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) May 12, 2021
Gujarat
As per media reports, Gujarat has extended the night curfew placed in 36 cities of the state till May 18. The night curfew begins at 8 pm and ends at 6 am.
Telangana
The Telangana government has placed a ten-day lockdown in the state, which has come into effect from May 12. In an official update posted on Twitter, it has been stated that the lockdown will have daily relaxations between 6 am and 10 am:
The State Cabinet has decided to impose #lockdown for 10 days starting 10 am tomorrow. The lockdown will be relaxed from 6 am to 10 am daily for all the activities. The Council of Ministers has also decided to invite global tenders for procuring #Covid19 vaccine.
— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) May 11, 2021
Goa
Goa has made a negative RT-PCR report (issued within 72 hours of entry into Goa) or certification of full vaccination (2 doses) mandatory for all travellers coming to the state. There are, however, a few categories of travellers who are exempted from this requirement:
> Residents of Goa (on production of proof of residency)
> Persons entering Goa for work purposes (on production of work ID / proof / letter from the employer)
> Persons entering Goa for medical emergency (on production of proof or by coming in an ambulance)
This information was confirmed by the Northern Railways on their official Twitter handle:
It is notified for the information of all concerned that as per Goa State DC Order No-07/DMC/CORONA/2021/4571, the travelers bound to Goa State should have RT-PCR NEGATIVE TEST report, test done within 72 hours of entry in Goa State or full (2 Doses) vaccination certificate. pic.twitter.com/a93lWOQSy2
— Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) May 10, 2021
Assam
Starting today, a new set of stringent COVID safety guidelines have come into effect in the state. Along with other rules, the new order directs that all shops and commercial establishments in the state will be closed by 1 pm, and that public transport will be allowed to operate with upto 30 percent seating capacity:
In view of #Covid19 Outbreak, ASDMA has issued new guidelines which shall come in force with effect from 5 AM, 13th, May, 2021 until further orders.
We request citizens to strictly follow these guidelines.
Together, with your support, we shall overcome! #StayHome#MaskUpAssam pic.twitter.com/Ngajmv6lrd
— Assam Police (@assampolice) May 12, 2021
Nagaland
Nagaland will be imposing a complete lockdown in the state, starting from 6 pm tomorrow, May 14, till May 21. Essential services, including agricultural activities will be exempted from the lockdown restrictions:
#JUSTIN | Nagaland government has announced a total lockdown in the state from 6 pm on May 14 to May 21. pic.twitter.com/WEzbhvjQdU
— Megha Kejriwal (@MeghaKejriwal19) May 11, 2021
Stay safe, and don’t forget to follow all COVID-related precautions!
