Bengaluru: Those who come from Kerala to Karnataka to appear for the exam do not need to undergo quarantine seven days mandated for travelers from neighboring countries.
This exception was present as a big assistance for several doctors from Kerala who headed to Karnataka for PG NEET, the entrance examination for postgraduate courses in medicine, to be held on September 11.
On Monday, Karnataka announced quarantine seven days for travelers who arrived from Kerala, triggering concern among doctors who have chosen the exam center in Karnataka.
Tushar Giri Nath, Primary Secretary (Disaster Revenue and Management) told TI that institutional quarantine is mandatory not for those who come to the country for a brief duration, such as writing exams.
If necessary, we will issue another circle on the same problem, “he said.
Many doctors in Kerala cannot get the PG NEET exam center in their home country and have to choose the center in MySuru, Udupi and Bengaluru.” The order issued by the Karnataka Government has been Creating stress among doctors who have chosen to write a test at Karnataka.
In January, when we apply for a test, slots in full Kerala centers in a short time, and we have no choice but to choose neighboring carnataka centers, “a Candidate of Neet PG from Kerala said with the terms of anonymity.
The exam, scheduled for In April, postponed until September.
According to the order released on Monday, the institutional quarantine is obliged for all tourists from Kerala to Karnataka.
This seems to apply to students who are retouring to their college and for exams and those who are employed in Karnataka and returns From Kerala or those who have visited Kerala in the previous seven days before entering Karnataka.
The order said that it was the responsibility of management or employer to enforce quarantine.
“For those who come for short duration, the negative Covid RT-PCR certificate is needed regardless of Vaccination status.
Institutional quarantine only for students from Kerala to pursue their studies here and for employees who return from Kerala to Karnataka, “said an official.
However, there is no clarity how many days will be considered a short duration.
Aspiran PG NEET from Kerala is likely to be accompanied by Their parents too.
“We are new in the city and we will have parents with us.
Exceptions must be expanded to them too, “said a candidate PG Near from Kerala who has chosen to write a test in Mysuru.
Urbaluru District Health Officer, Dr.
Ga Shrinivas said Neet candidates could show the details of their hall to the authorities if asked.
He added That on humanitarian reasons, along with candidates, an adult that accompanies it will also be left to the country without quarantine.
Evening night at City was extended until September 13: Police on Tuesday extended 9 nights at Bengaluru until September 13 as part of an attempt to examine Covid-19 deployment.
Kamal City Police Chief said in the order that the assembly of more than four people in public places was banned during this period.