Covid negative certificate is a must for students coming from Kerala to Karnataka News Network February 10, 2021 Mangaluru, Feb 9: The Karnataka government has announced that students coming from Kerala to Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Mysuru, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar districts must carry a negative COVID-19 test certificate that is not older than 72 hours. This applies to students living in Hostels in Karnataka as well, the Health Department has specified. Day-scholars from Kerala, who come for studies will be tested once in a fortnight, the health department stated. The state government also encouraged educational institutes to conduct online classes and urged students to avoid travelling to their native places frequently.