Sikkim relaxes COVID curbs to woo tourists

The Sikkim government has announced relaxation in COVID restrictions in a bid to woo tourists into their state. State tourism officials said that tourists who have vaccinated with single shots will have to produce a negative RT-PCR test report that should not be older than 72 hours before arrival.

Tourists who have taken both the vaccine shots are free to enter the state without any restrictions. But, people below 18 years of age, will have to carry their COVID negative RT-PCR test that should have been conducted within 72 hours of travel.

Moreover, tourist vehicles and two-wheelers are exempted from the odd-even rationing scheme. Meanwhile, private vehicles and taxis, transporting locals, will have to follow the odd-even regulation. The Sikkim government has also allowed casinos in hotels to reopen for in-house customers as of now. The state government also said that shops and commercial hubs will remain open till 8 PM, instead of 5 PM.

TV BRICS reports with reference to  Trinity Mirror.

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