Maha: RT PCR negative report must for people from Delhi, Raj, Guj & Goa

The Maharashtra government on Monday issued new SOPs Standard operating procedure for people travelling to Maharashtra by flight train or road from DelhiNCR Rajasthan Gujarat and GoaThe order will come in effectfrom November 25 It has been issued in wake of the worsening COVID19 situation in these states and a sudden spike in novel coronavirus casesAlso Read COVID19 Cases Rise But Maharashtra Fatalities Drop To AllTime Low Of 50The state government directed the authorities to strictly implement these SOPs in addition to the SOPs issued earlierDOMESTIC AIR TRAVELAll domestic passengers travelling from airports in DelhiNCR Rajasthan Gujarat and Goa shall carry RT PCR negative test report with them before boarding and show it to the teams at arrival airport The Airports Authority of India is requested to check for the report before allowing the passengers to board the flightThe RTPCR sample collection should have been done within 72 hours of scheduled time of landing at airports in MaharashtraPassengers not having the RTPCR test reports fulfilling conditions above shall compulsorily undergo RTPCR test at the concerned airports at their own cost The airport shall arrange the testing centres and charge the passengers directly for testingOnly after undertaking the test the passengers will be allowed to go home by airport operator The contact information and address shall be collected from all passengers who undergo tests at airport in case the test report comes positivePassengers whose report comes positive will be contacted and treated as per existing protocolThe concerned Municipal Commissioners will be the nodal officers for the same and ensure that the above instructions are followed strictlyRAILWAYSAll passengers travelling to Maharashtra by trains originating or having haltstop at stations in DelhiNCR Rajasthan Gujarat and Goa shall carry with them RTPCR negative test report before they decide to enter MaharashtraThe RTPCR sample collection should have been done within 96 hours before the scheduled arrival in MaharashtraPassengers not having the RTPCR test negative report shall be screened for symptoms and body temperature at the alighting railway stationsThe passengers without symptoms would be allowed to go homePassengers who display symptoms shall be segregated and made to undergo antigen test If the antigen test becomes negative the passengers will be allowed to go homePassengers not testingfound COVID19 positive shall be sent to Covid Care Centre CCC for further care The cost of further care including CCC shall be borne by the passenger themselvesThe concerned Municipal CommissionersDistrict Collectors will be the nodal officers for the same and ensure that the above instructions are followed strictlyROAD TRAVELThe concerned District Collectors of land border districts shall make arrangements to ensure that the passengers coming from DelhiNCR Rajasthan Gujarat and Goa shall be tested for symptoms including body temperatureThe passengers without symptoms will be allowed entry Passengers with symptoms shall have the option of turning back and go to their home to recuperatePassengers who display symptoms shall be segregated and made to undergo Antigen Test If the Antigen test comes negative the passengers will be allowed to travel further into MaharashtraPassengers not testingfound COVID19 positive shall be sent to Covid Care Centre CCC for further care The cost of further care including CCC shall be borne by the passenger themselvesThe Supreme Court on Monday said the COVID19 situation has worsened in Delhi and it has spiralled out of control in Gujarat Asking the governments to prepare for the worst in December the top court noted that there has been a sudden spike in novel coronavirus cases across the country in NovemberAlso Read SC Seeks Status Report From Maharashtra Delhi And Gujarat In 2 Days Over COVID19 SituationA bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan and comprising Justices RS Reddy and MR Shah asked the central and state governments to file status reports within two days detailing steps taken and intended to address the pandemicThe bench noted that the situation in Delhi has worsened in the last two weeks and asked the Arvind Kejriwal government to examine the bottlenecks in connection with the pandemic managementSolicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that the Centre has taken steps to improve the situation in DelhiThe bench asked the Maharashtra government on the status report and asked the counsel representing the government to inform it about the steps taken and assistance requiredThe apex court told the state governments it is time to introspect and the situation is grim Justice Reddy added that situation of COVID19 cases is worsening and likely to worsen further in December Huge spike in cases Prepare for December said the bench as it called for the status reportsThe top court asked the Centre to file an affidavit regarding the status of the COVID19 cases in the country and told the state governments should gear up to address the issues The top has listed the matter for further hearing on FridayThe top court made these observations during the hearing of a matter where it had taken cognizance regarding the proper treatment of the COVID19 patients and dignified handling of the bodies in the hospitalsWith inputs from agencyKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news