Omicron threat: Meghalaya decides to regulate entry of the people in the state

Following the threat of Omicron variant of the COVID-19, Meghalaya government has decided to regulate the entry of the people in the state.

The state has also announced some restrictions to be applicable from January 5.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, “Keeping in mind the economic activities of the people and with a mind of ensuring that we impact the economic activities to the bare minimum, the government has decided to come up with some restrictions in the next few days in the state of Meghalaya.”


“(Regarding) entry into Meghalaya apart from the double vaccination you will be requiring a 72 hours’ certificate of COVID test and if not you will be tested at the entry points,” he said.

Sangma informed that gatherings will not be allowed, movement of vehicles will be restricted and night curfews will also be imposed in the state.