Himachal Pradesh eases Covid restrictions for travellers
Himachal Pradesh has announced to ease Covid restrictions for travellers. Read more to know the details.
On Wednesday, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced to ease coronavirus restrictions further in the state. The Government notification stated, "All goods carriers, whether loaded or unloaded and movement of goods/cargo for inland and exports are exempted from the restrictions."
The statement added, "All inter-state movement to the state will be monitored through registration in COVID E-Registration Software (http//covid19epass.hp.gov.in). Daily/weekend commuters such as industrialists, traders, suppliers, factory workers, project proponents, service providers, government officials and people intend to commute for medical purpose etc. for entering and exiting the state or vice-versa (within 72 hours) are exempted from the restrictions subject to their registration on COVID E Registration Software."
The state government said, "children below 18 years of age if accompanied by parents/guardians with vaccination certificates (double doses) or RT-PCR negative reports are exempted."
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, "the state is fully geared to tackle a third wave of Covid and he urged people to participate in the vaccination drive against the disease."
He added, "the state government has launched the vaccination campaign at a large scale, and Himachal Pradesh is among the leading states in this campaign. Effective steps are being taken to strengthen health services at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, and other major health institutions of the state."
