RAT made valid
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 21 2021:
After the Government mandated RT-PCR/TrueNAT/CB-NAAT COVID-19 test report mandatory for all incoming persons by air and road, it has added RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) as a valid test to gain entry into the State today.
The RAT negative report, like other valid tests mentioned above, should also be taken within the past 72 hours before arrival in Manipur, said a Government order.
Further, persons belonging to Manipur who have to undertake emergency travel due to urgent unforeseen medical or other exigencies may be exempted from possessing a COVID-19 negative report at the time of entry as a special case, and such persons shall be tested at State's entry points.
Prior information of such emergency travel shall be reported to the COVID-19 Control Room Helpline Number 1800-345-3818 so that necessary arrangements can be made, said the order.