Tourists going to Himachal need mandatory negative COVID report or must be fully vaccinated
Himachal Pradesh tackles COVID crisis
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The Himachal Pradesh government on late Tuesday night announced that negative COVID-19 report or full vaccination is a must for people intending to visit the hill state from August 13. The state recently witnessed a high influx of tourists amid raising concerns of a third COVID-19 wave.
Vaccine Certificate (double doses) or COVID test mandatory
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In its order, Chief Secretary Ram Subhag Singh stated, "All persons intending to visit State shall carry their COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate (double doses) or a negative RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours or RAT negative report not older than 24 hours w.e.f. 13th August, 2021."
Himachal decides to close all schools
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Further, all schools in the state would remain closed except residential ones from August 11 to 22. However, teaching and non-teaching staff members will attend schools.
Himachal reviews COVID situation
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Singh said, "The situation of COVID-19 in the state has been reviewed. It is observed that the number of COVID-19 active cases and positivity rate are increasing in the state and the situation is still precarious."
Himachal Pradesh witnesses high footfall of tourists
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Last month, Himachal Pradesh had witnessed a huge increase in number of tourists arriving to the state after easing of lockdown restrictions. It was found most of the tourists did not follow the COVID-19 protocol during their stay. The Centre had written to the State Government urging to not let their guard down.
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