Considering the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi, Uttarakhand has made testing for new coronaviruses mandatory for the inhabitants of Delhi. Anyone coming to Uttarakhand from the national capital will have to undergo a mandatory COVID-19 test at Dehradun’s Jollygrant Airport. Also Read: HappyEasyGo Announces Thanksgiving Weekend Giveaway To Thank Their Customers With Great Travel Discounts
The Dehradun Health Department made the decision to reduce the risk of spreading the deadly disease in Uttarakhand. The tests will reportedly be conducted not only at the airport, but also at the train station and also at the Asharodi checkpoint in Dehradun. The Dehradun Health Department also reported that COVID-19 testing at the border is free. However, tourists may have to pay the charges in the coming days. Also read – International flights for commercial travel will remain suspended until the end of the year: DGCA
Notably, last week, around 1,000 people were tested for COVID-19 at the Dehradun border and 29 of them tested positive. State reports indicate that 25 of the patients were from Delhi-NCR. Also Read: Three Million Travelers, 172,000 Daily COVID-19 Cases – America’s Wild Thanksgiving Week. It’s Here
The data is quite worrying and therefore this precautionary measure is essential today, as it is the time of year when a large number of tourists visit Uttarakhand. Your safety and prevention of any uncontrollable health situation are a top priority for the Uttarakhand government.
According to Dr. RK Dixit, District Watch Officer, Dehradun, a significant number of people from Delhi have moved to Uttarakhand, especially Dehradun in the last two weeks for a wedding, short vacation, etc. That is why it is important to test them. before they visit different parts of the state and spread the virus.
With safety in mind, a random COVID-19 sampling is being conducted in Haridwar for people coming from Delhi. Even Nainital officials are also thinking of starting COVID-19 testing at their border. The decision will be made soon by the district administration.
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