“The government of Karnataka on June has taken special surveillance measure to contain the surge of COVID-19 has issued circular that negative RT-PCT certificate not older than 72 hours or vaccination certificate of at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine shall be compulsorily produced by the passengers coming to Karnataka from Maharashtra,” the government said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that relaxations related to COVID-19 restrictions in the state will be discussed with experts and Cabinet members will be announced after July 5. As per the Union Health Minister, Karnataka reported 3,450 fresh COVID-19 cases, 5,933 discharges, and 93 deaths on Tuesday.

There is the exemption for negative RT-PCR for those who took the first dose of vaccine, constitutional functionaries and healthcare professionals, children below two years, and in a dire emergency situation.

In case of a dire emergency, the passenger’s swab should be collected on arrival in Karnataka with necessary details like phone number and address ‘duly verifying from their ID,’ the order said.