A massive jam was seen on the entry point to Himachal Pradesh as the state announced that Covid-19 RT-PCR negative tests are no longer required to enter. A video shared by NDTV journalist Mohammad Ghazali showed thousands of cars lining up the hill state at Parwanoo in Solan district which is an entry point to Himachal.
Shimla has seen a jump in the number tourists as around 5,000 vehicle reportedly entered the state capital in the last 2 days.
Amid a fall in coronavirus cases in the state and across the country, the Himachal government on Friday announced relaxations in curfew, including allowing tourists to visit without a negative Covid test.