People who have taken both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can now visit the Northeastern state of Sikkim from Monday (July 5).
Earlier, the Sikkim government had prohibited the entry of tourists since March this year following a surge in COVID-19 cases.
On Sunday (July 4), the State government lifted the temporary ban on the entry of visitors from other states following a dip in COVID-19 cases in the state.
An official order issued by the Sikkim Home Department stated, “Entry of all persons, including tourists, who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, shall be allowed entry from Melli and Rangpo check post, without RTPCR Negative report, on production of valid vaccination documents. For all others, existing restrictions will continue to apply.”
“All hotels, guest houses, home stays etc, shall be allowed to operate with 50% capacity. The management shall ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocol,” it added.
Shopping malls, showrooms and shops have also been allowed to open at full capacity with strict compliance with safety guidelines.
All state government offices can work with 100% attendance of those employees who have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Other employees may be permitted to follow the present arrangement of 50% attendance, the order said.
All factories, production units, and commercial establishments can also operate at 100% capacity provided the staffers are fully vaccinated, it said.
It also added that pillion riders will now be allowed in all two-wheelers in the State.
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