Registration must for entry into Himachal

Tribune News Service

Shimla, April 25

All inter-state movement into the state shall be monitored through registration in Covid e-pass software to monitor compliance with the quarantine requirements and facilitate contact tracing of persons in the event of detection of a positive case as the government announced fresh guidelines in view of surging cases.

It will be mandatory for all persons desirous of entering the state to register on the online software and the details of their arrival will be shared with all concerned for the purpose of contact tracing.

All the returnees from the hotspots shall be treated as “high risk contacts” and shall be subjected to the protocol of home isolation for 14 days. They have the option of undergoing RT-PCR test after six or seven days.

Those people from hotspots, who are carrying a negative RT-PCR report not older than 72 hours, will be allowed entry without restrictions. Also those who have completed their Covid vaccination and a minimum of 14 days has elapsed and are carrying their certificates would be allowed from hotspots.

People, who travel to Himachal from the hotspot for short duration for medical, business or officials work for time not exceeding 72 hours and will not attend any gathering, shall be exempted from quarantine requirements.

Children below the age of 10 years age will not require Covid test report if accompanying adults have a Covid negative report.

The local panchayat members or urban body representatives will share details of arrivals from outside with health officials. The movement of family members of people who have been quarantined will also be restricted and the local authority will supply essential items at their doorsteps.

As per the order, movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited between 10 pm and 5 am, except for essential commodities. District magistrate will issue separate orders in their areas, such as under 144 Cr PC and ensure strict compliance.

Task forces will be constituted for the enforcement of the SOPs for the organising of permitted gatherings at the local level and initiate action against the violators.

The order by Secretary (Health) stressed that keeping in view the circumstances, it is imperative to take necessary measures for the containment of the disease and limit its spread by undertaking efforts.