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BENGALURU/MANGALURU: Following the increase in cases in neighbouring states, Karnataka on Saturday decided to close all interstate borders with Kerala, barring four major entry points Talapady, Saradka (Bantwal), Nettanige-Mudnuru (Puttur) and Jalsoor (Sullia). It also made Covid-negative certificates not older than 72 hours must for travellers from Maharashtra, whether they come by road, train or flight.
Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner KV Rajendra said from Monday, travellers from Kerala will have to enter Karnataka and return via four checkposts and health department teams will screen them. All those entering must furnish a Covid-19 negative certificate obtained 72 hours prior to the journey.