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No. HFW 317 ACS 2020 Karnataka Government SecretariatVikasa Soudha

Bengaluru, Date: 24th August 2020

Subject: Revised protocol for lnter-State Travellers toKarnataka (Version 3)

Reference: 1. Circular No.SOP 4/lST/2 regarding protocol forinter-state traveller to Karnataka during phased re-opening, version-2 dated 08.06.2020.

2. Order No. RD 158 TNR 2020 regarding regulationof movement of persons from other states toKarnataka dated 06.07.2020

3. Order No.4G3/2020-DM-l (A), regarding Guidetinesfor phased reopening (unlock 3) from Ministry ofHome Affairs, Government of lndia dated29.07.20203.

4. Order No. RD 158 TNR 2020 regarding guidelinesfor unlock 3 in {€rnataka dated 30.07.2020

1. Since March 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has affected Karnataka and as mitigationmeasure under lockdowns, various restrictions were imposed on inter-state travellers coming toKarnataka. Recently, Government of lndia and Government of Karnataka have issuedguidelines for unlock 3(vide reference 3& 4) that there shall be no restrictions on inter-statemovement of persons and goods ln this context andunder the nt circumstences theoresefollowino revised ouidelines are issued for lnter-State Travellers o Karnataka

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REVISED CIRCULAR

2. The followinq aspects pertaininq to lnter-State Travellers as mentloned in previouscirculars shall be disco',t nued henceforfh.'

a. Registration On Seva Sindhu portalb. Entry and medical check-up at the state borders, bus stations, railway stations and

airportsc. Screening at the receiving centres in the districtsd. Categorization of passengerse. Hand stampingf. 14 days of quarantineg. lsolation and testing

h. Enforcement of home quarantine including poster on home door, information toneighbours/ Resident Welfare Association/Apartment Owners' Associations, monitoringfrom Panchayauward level teams, flying Squad, IVRS call-centre outbound calls,quarantine watch app monitoring

a. lf asvmptomatic on arrival. they can report to work or perform their activities in theState without any requirement of 14 days home quarantine. However, they shall self-monitor their health for 14 days from the date of their arrival for any symptoms of Covid-19 like fever, cough, cold, throat pain, difficulty in breathing, etc. and immediately seekmedical consultation without fail or call Apthamilra helpline 14410.

b. lf svmptomatic on arrival, i.e. having symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 as mentionedvide above, they shall immediately self-isolate and seek medical consultation without failor call Apthamitra helpline 14410.

c. They shall observe standard COVID-19 precautions like compulsory wearing of facemask, physical distancing of 2 meters (or 6 feet), frequent hand-washing with soap andwater or use of hand sanitizer, follow cough etiquette, etc. While in public areas andworkplaces.

d. The District Health Authority / BBMP shall suitably and appropriately plan IEC campaignfor the incoming travellers about the importance of self-reporting, self-isolation & COVID-19 testing of symptomatic persons.

4. This revised Circular shall apply to all lnter-State Travellers arriving in Karnataka from allStates/UTs including business travellers, students, labourers coming for work, transit travellers,etc. irrespective of their purpose of visit or duration of stay in the State. Deputy Commissionersof all Districts / Commissioner, BBMP are hereby instructed to implement this with immediateeffect and without any deviations at district levels.

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Additional Chief Secretary to GovtHealth & Family Welfare Department

To:1. All Deputy Commissioners2. All CEOs of Zilla Panchayats3. All Districl Health Officers / All District Surveillance fficers

Coov for information:'1. Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka.2. Commissioner-BBMP, Bengaluru.3. Principal Secretary, Revenue Department.4. Principal Secretary, Medical Education Department5. Commissioner, Health & Family Welfare Services.6. Mission Director, National Health Mission.7. Director- Health and Family Welfare Services.8. Director-Medical Education department.

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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKARD 158 TNR 2O2O 15.06.2020

subject: Regulation of movement of persons from other states to Karnataka

For controlling spread of Covid-19 pandemic, following directions are issued under section24(l) of The Disaster Management Act 2005 and section 2(1) of The Epidemic Diseases Act1897 to regulate movement of persons from other states to Karnataka, in partial modificationof the order number RD 158 TNR 2020 (p1) issued on 03.05.2020.

1. Quarantine Norms:

a. Persons coming from Maharashtra shall be placed in 7-day institutional quarantinefollowed by 7-day home quarantine.

b. Persons coming from Delhi or Tamil Nadu shall be placed in 3-day institutionalquarantine followed by 11-day home quarantine.

c. Persons coming from states other than Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu shall beplaced in 14-day home quarantine.

d. The other quarantine norms including those for business travelers, transit travelers andspecial category travelers shall be in accordance with the protocol issued by Health &family Welfare Department vide document number SOp4/tST/2 dated 0g,06.2O2O,which is annexed to this order.

2. Registration on Seva Sindhu portal:

a. The registration on Seva Sindhu portal is mandatory for all persons coming in ortransiting through Karnataka by providing correct information about their contactnumber and destination address.

b' All transport companies such as airlines, railways and, road transport companies arerequired to ensure that their passengers have done the registration on Seva Sindhuportal for tHe relevant mode of transport before boarding the flight, train or bus.

3' Any violation of the quarantine norms or failure to register on Seva Sindhu portal or givingof incorrect information by the incoming persons or carrying of passengers by the transportcompanies without registration on the portal shall attract penal action as per section 51(b)of The Disaster Management Act 2005 and section 188 of the lndian penal Code.

Order

1awr",fii-U(r.M. vii{ly Hhsakar)Chief Secretary &

Chairman, State Executive Committee, SDMA

To, The Compiler, Karnataka Gazette, Bengaluru

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Department of Health & Family Welfare Services

Frequently Asked Questions on Inter-State Travel to Karnataka 24

th May 2020

1. Do we need permission from Seva Sindhu to fly in domestic flights to Karnataka.? Answer: Yes, but it is not a permission but a registration with auto-approval. All persons travelling to Karnataka in trains, domestic flights need to register and get an e-pass on Seva Sindhu online portal. (https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/). Entry into Karnataka will be allowed to only those holding e-Pass from Seva Sindhu portal. Kindly note this is not permission but a mandatory self-registration process.

2. Seva Sindu Portal does not have option for flight passengers. What to do..?

Answer: The Seva Sindhu portal has been updated and option for flight passengers has been made available.

3. How much time does it take for approval of pass on Seva Sindhu Portal after submitting the application.? Answer: Approval process for train and flight passengers happens very quickly. It happens immediately. Kindly note this is not permission but a mandatory self-registration process.

4. I am living in one of non-high risk state as mentioned in Inter-state SOP of Government of Karnataka. But, boarding flight from high risk state. Will I be subjected to Institutional Quarantine.?

Answer: Yes, All passengers who are boarding flights from high risk states will be subjected to 7 days of Institutional Quarantine upon arrival in Karnataka, irrespective of their present residence. High risk states as per present inter-state SOP are: Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamilnadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh

5. I am boarding flight from non-high risk state as mentioned in Inter-state SOP of Government of Karnataka. But, the flight I have booked has a stop-over in high risk state. Will I be subjected to Institutional Quarantine.?

Answer: No, If you have not exited the airport terminal during the stop-over, institutional quarantine is not required. However, 14 days of home quarantine is essential for all passengers arriving to Karnataka from non-high risk states.

6. Seva Sindu doesn't have options for stranded people. Under what category should I apply.?

Answer: option for stranded people has been made available on Seva Sindhu Portal. It is advised to avoid travel during this period unless essential. If any of specific emergencies is not mentioned, you can choose the nearest option applicable to you on the portal. This will be further verified on your arrival to Karnataka.

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7. We are already under institutional quarantine as per previous guidelines. Are these new guidelines applicable to us? Will the test be done on 5

th day or will the 14 days of institutional quarantine continue.?

Answer: Yes, New guidelines will supersede previous orders. As mentioned in the latest Version 3 of inter-state SOP, the new guidelines will be applicable to all inter-state passengers. Test will be done between 5

th to 7

th days

of arrival for all passengers returned from high risk states followed by 7 days of home quarantine

8. Seva Sindu takes 4-6 working days for permission letter. We have already booked tickets. What do we do?

Answer: Approval process for train and flight passengers happens very quickly. It happens immediately. Kindly note this is not permission but a mandatory self-registration process. If you have registered on portal with all mandatory details, it would be sufficient.

9. I have one month old baby/ small child, and I can't be in Home Quarantine without support from husband. Please allow both parents for Home Quarantine

Answer: As an exception, home quarantine is allowed for only one attender accompanying pregnant women, children below 10 years, senior citizens aged above 80 years and terminally ill patients who are travelling from high risk states to Karnataka.

10. I have a child of 2 years. If we can get a negative test report before departure from high risk state, will home

quarantine be allowed immediately after landing without a repeat test.?

Answer: No. For categories of exemption from high risk states, test will be done after arrival in Karnataka. Once the lab report is negative, the exempted person will be sent to home quarantine along with one accompanying person.

11. I am working in Delhi but my family stays in Bangalore. I want to come to Bangalore to be with my family during this crisis as my company is allowing work from home. This is not mentioned as a compelling reason in SOP. Will my application be approved on Seva Sindhu..? How do I apply.?

Answer: option for stranded people has been made available on Seva Sindhu Portal. It is advised to avoid travel during this period unless essential. If any of specific emergencies is not mentioned, you can choose the nearest option applicable to you on the portal. This will be further verified on your arrival to Karnataka.

12. I am a medical professional travelling to Karnataka by domestic flight. Should I apply on Seva Sindhu Portal.? Will I be quarantined on arrival..? Answer: All persons who are travelling to Karnataka have to apply on Seva Sindhu portal for e-pass. As a precautionary measure during this crisis of COVID-19 pandemic, all persons returning to Karnataka have to be on 14 days of quarantine after arrival. Medical professionals will be allowed for home quarantine

13. Do I need to pay for Institutional quarantine. Do I have option of staying at hotel.?

Answer: yes, Institutional Quarantine will be on self-pay basis. Options of hotel category based on rate-band will be provided on arrival at airport. However, option of any particular hotel may not be allowed

14. Do I need to pay for testing or will it be done free by government.?

Answer: Testing will be done free of cost from ICMR approved Government labs

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15. What is the per day cost I have to pay for Institutional Quarantine

Answer: The rates may vary from district to district based on your city of arrival in Karnataka. Below are mentioned rates for Bangalore as notified from BBMP. These are present rates and subjected to change from time to time. Quarantine Facility Tariff-Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike

5 Star Hotels

Rs: 3000/ person per day Rs: 3700 / Couple per day (Rs:550 for lunch and Rs: 550 for dinner per person would be charged in addition)

4/3 Star Hotels

Rs: 1500/ person per day Rs: 1750/ Couple per day (Rs:175 for lunch and Rs: 175 for dinner per person would be charged in addition)

Budget Hotels Rs: 1200/ person per day Rs: 1400/ Couple per day (Rates inclusive of breakfast, lunch, dinner and taxes)

Low Budget Hotels Rs: 750/ person per day Rs: 900/ Couple per day (Rates inclusive of breakfast, lunch, dinner and taxes)

Free Government accommodation also provided

16. I need to travel by road to other state after arriving in Bangalore. Do I need to take e-pass on Seva Sindhu.?

Answer: Yes, Seva Sindhu e-pass in mandatory for all passengers arriving in Karnataka.

17. I am boarding from high risk state and having transit flight at Bangalore. Will Quarantine be applicable.?

Answer: No, passengers who are having transit at any airport in Karnataka and who do not exit the airport are not subjected to Quarantine. Airport heath screening will be applicable

18. I am crew member with airlines. Will I be subjected to institutional quarantine on arrival to Karnataka from high risk state?

Answer: Crew members of the airline are exempted from quarantine. However screening at airport entry would be applicable

19. Is institutional quarantine compulsory for all passengers travelling to Karnataka.?

Answer: If you are travelling/boarding flight from high risk states (Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu and Madhya Pradesh), then 7 days of Institutional quarantine is mandatory. After that you will be tested for COVID and sent to home Quarantine for another 7 days If you are travelling from any other states to Karnataka, then 14 days of Home Quarantine is mandatory.

20. I am travelling from a non-high risk state. Is home quarantine of 14 days mandatory.?

Answer: Yes, 14 days of home quarantine is mandatory for all passengers travelling from non-high risk states. This quarantine is for protection of you, your close ones and community at large. It is very essential to follow home quarantine guidelines and precautions strictly for 14 days and report to health department regularly during this period. Help us to help you. Let us break the chain of COVID transmission together