Meghalaya government on Wednesday issued protocols making tests mandatory for persons entering the state as a rapid surge has been seen in the number of Covid-19 cases in the state.
These SOPs are to be followed w.e.f. 23rd April 2021.
The SOPs are as follows-
- It is mandatory for all the people entering the state to register themselves prior to their travel at http://meghalayaonline.gov.in/covid/testing.htm and to download the Arogya Setu app and the behavioral management app.
- RT-PCR testing at entry points is mandatory for all persons visiting the state irrespective of any other Covid negative test reports.
- People coming from Maharashtra, DElhi, UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka and Kerala will not be exempted from testing even if they possess a valid final certificate of vaccination.
- All persons entering the state except those mentioned above, will be exempted from testing if they possess a valid final vaccination certificate.
- International passengers will be tested at the entry points on payment basis and will have to undergo home or paid quarantine for 7 days irrespective of their test results.
- All persons tested by RT-PCR at the entry points will have to undergo 7 days of Home or paid quarantine till the test results are out.
