COVID Crisis: Crossing the Indo-Nepal Border During COVID

Additional information

COVID-19 affects different people in several ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.

  • Most common symptoms:
  • fever
  • dry cough
  • tiredness

Less common symptoms:

  • aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • diarrhea
  • conjunctivitis
  • headache
  • loss of taste or smell
  • a rash on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes
 

How to Cross the border from India to Nepal During COVID Lockdown from Kakarbhitta ??

Take a flight from Bangalore to Bagdogra.

You will get a prepaid cab from the airport to the Kakarbhitta border.

You need to walk and cross the Mechi bridge to cross the border. Across the bridge, they will check your Documentations.

Required 3 document photocopies are,

1) ID Proof.

2) COVID negative report 72 hrs.

3) Entry permitted signed from the ward of your home town.

The documentation check starts from 10 am onwards, once verified, they let you go, Bhadrapur airport is just 40 mins away from the border.

Note:  While crossing the border, the police does not have a printer or photocopy machine with them. Ensure you have photocopies or printouts of documents mandatorily with you.

Without proper care,  it can get worse.  Many cases in the past few months in different parts of the world show that how fast this virus can spread if no proper care or measures are followed.

The only way to stop spreading the virus is by taking appropriate precautions. Follow the advice and guidelines provided by your local health authority or government. Always Wear a Mask. Maintain Social Distancing. Clean your hand often by using soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub. When you cough or sneeze cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue.  Don’t go outside if you’re not feeling well and unless it’s necessary.

Consult with the doctor if you have a mild fever, cough, or any other kind of symptoms. 

 

Via: Ram Gurung

 

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