Travellers are in home quarantine for seven days. Officers of the district surveillance unit conduct a new examination on the 8th day, and if it is negative, the traveler`s self-health monitoring is maintained for the next seven days. If the test is positive for repeated tests, the sample is sent for genomic testing. “All people entering Meghalaya must register in meghalayaonline.gov.in/covid/testing.htm prior to their trip and download the Meghalaya Arogya Setu app and the Meghalaya behaviour change management app from the Google Play Store or App Store. However, tourists should meghalaya.gov.in/ register on the Meghalaya portal to generate the “electronic invitation for tourists,” the state government said in a statement. For domestic travelers, the entry protocol remains the same for the rest of travelers, and travelers are advised to follow COVID-appropriate behavior at all times, including wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, and frequently sanitizing hands. December 08, 2021 11:35 A.M| Update 11:43am IST – Shillong: All travelers entering Meghalaya are now required to submit a negative RT-PCR test report, which should have been prepared 72 hours before departure. According to media reports, this rule should be approved by everyone. Read more The state is adhering to strict social distancing and other appropriate safety standards | What is the new variant of coronavirus in South Africa? The Meghalaya government has issued new guidelines that require people entering the state to register on the government`s website and download the Arogya Setu app and behavior change management app, an official said. For international arrivals, it is mandatory to complete the Self-Declaration Form (SDF) and upload negative RT-PCR test reports for all international travelers, according to the announcement from the Indian government`s Ministry of Health and Family Care dated November 28. Read also: Explains | Can the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 be quickly identified? See also | Was Omicron hastily identified as a variant of concern? Protocol for visiting tourist attractions, restaurants, cafes and bars for all tourists (national, international and local) Apart from these security measures, which have been excluded by the state government, the requirements for entry into the state, registration in the Meghalaya Tourism app and the creation of electronic invitations and tips for hotels, Host families, guesthouses, restaurants, cafes, tourist attractions, tourist taxis, travelers from countries, classified as countries at risk, a random sample of 5% of travelers who undergo an RT-PCR test upon arrival at ports of entry, the statement said. The new guidelines were released after the discovery of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in some states, the official said Tuesday. “The RT-PCR test on entry is mandatory for anyone coming from high-risk countries such as European countries such as the UK, South Africa, Brazil, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Hong Kong and Israel,” he added.
Click here to read the latest tips for reopening the state to tourism To ensure your visit is safe and comfortable, the Meghalaya government urges you to follow the CONTACTLESS protocols indicated. When negative self-health surveillance is tested for 14 days and the positive sample must be tested for genomic testing, he added.