From July 7, everyone entering Punjab would be medically screened, and have to e-register themselves on Punjab COVA app or the State Government’s portal as per new advisory issued by State Governmen regarding inbound passengers in State via all modes — rail, road or air.
Besides, barring frequent travelers, all those entering State would mandatorily self-quarantine themselves for 14 days. Frequent travelers, who need to move outside State, include MP, MLAs, salespersons, transporters, doctors, journalists, executives, engineers, traders, consultants, among others.
The advisory for all inbound persons traveling to State of Punjab, issued by State COVID Control Room had Rahul Tiwari, was issued in view of rising cases of COVID-19 and as State has given further relaxations under Unlock 2.0. The advisory will be applicable from July 7, 2020 (Tuesday).
As per advisory, any person whether major or minor coming to Punjab via any mode shall henceforth, and till further orders, be medically screened when he or she enters Punjab and will be required to e-register himself or herself on COVA app or Government’s portal before starting his or her journey to Punjab.
In case a person finds symptomatic, or suspect or high risk, they will be shifted to district health facility of their destination districts for testing through dedicated ambulances parked at border check posts.
“If tested positive, such person will be treated as per health protocols, and in case found negative person will be allowed to go home after submitting an undertaking for home quarantine for 14 days and updating their health status on COVA app daily,” said advisory.
In case of air or train passengers, who have return ticket scheduled before completion of their home quarantine duration, they will be allowed to return only if asymptomatic. “The inbound travelers need to upload COVA app on their mobile phones and register themselves and each family member travelling along.