Nagaland government issues revised SOP for travellers, tourists

Dimapur, Nov. 8 (EMN): In view of the Covid-19 situation improving over the past few months and the increasing coverage of vaccination across the country, the government of Nagaland has issued a revised standard operating procedure (SOP) for travellers and tourists entering the state.

The move came as the weekly Covid-19 positivity rate in the state dipped to 2.2%.

The revised SOP for travellers will supersede the government’s earlier orders and will come into effect from November 11, 2021, till further orders, according to an update from DIPR.

Revised SOP

Points of Entry (PoE): All the travellers and tourists entering Nagaland will undergo Covid-19 screening test at Dimapur Airport, Dimapur Railway Station, Dimapur- New Field Check Gate and Dillai Gate, Kohima- Khuzama, Mokokchung- Tsutapela and Watiyongpang, Mon-Naginimora and Tizit, Wokha- Bhandari, Phek- Lanye Junction and Akash Bridge.

Those not required to be tested

The following persons on entering the Nagaland will not be required to be tested at the PoE or required to quarantine and may proceed with their normal routine after entry while following Covid-appropriate behaviour:

• Asymptomatic and above 18 years of age, and fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (taken both the doses). The person should produce proof of Covid vaccination in soft or hard copy or SMS from AX-NHPSMS at the PoE.
• Asymptomatic and above 18 years of age, hasn’t taken any dose of vaccine against Covid-19, or taken only the first dose, or between 12 years and 18 years of age, should carry a negative Covid-19 test report done through RT-PCR/Truenat/CBNAAT, with the swab given for testing not earlier than three days from the day of travel.
• Children below 12 years of age, accompanying their parents/guardians/adult caregivers on entry into the state will not be required to be tested or quarantined provided they are asymptomatic.
• Asymptomatic and transiting to another state (Assam or Manipur), without any stopover anywhere in Nagaland. The person concerned should produce the ticket for the onward journey or proof of self-arranged vehicle, proof of address in the other state, and further while transiting should observe Covid-appropriate behaviour and norms at all times.

Those required to be tested

• Any traveller or tourist entering Nagaland, who is symptomatic, even if satisfying the conditions of vaccination and Covid testing taken three days prior to the travel, will be required to undergo testing for Covid-19 on payment as per the government approved rates at the PoE.
• Any traveller or tourist entering Nagaland who is asymptomatic but hasn’t taken two doses of vaccine against Covid-19, or has taken only the first dose, and doesn’t carry a negative test report of Covid-19, will be required to undergo testing for Covid-19 on payment as per the government approved rates at the PoE.