Under a new directive from the Assam government, those who travel out of state but return within 96 hours will not have to self-quarantine for 10 days as previously required.
“A person who travels anywhere outside of Assam and returns to the state within 96 hours of departure will not have to undergo a 10-day quarantine,” the order issued by the state department of health and family welfare said Thursday. .
The order signed by Chief Secretary (Health) Samir Kumar Sinha stated that certain conditions must be met for the guidelines to be effective. They include the mandatory rapid antigen test (RAT) on the way back. If the test result is positive, the person will undergo home isolation or treatment at the Covid Care Center or hospital as per protocol.
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If the test result is negative, swab samples will be taken for the RT-PCR test and the person will have to remain in isolation (agreeing to follow all safety regulations) until the test result is available.
“The person will strictly comply with hygiene and social distancing rules during their stay outside Assam,” the order said.
In a separate order, the department also decided to provide 5,000 rupees to the families of Covid-19 patients who died from the virus and their family was unable to perform their last rites. The order would apply to those families who do not receive the body or cannot afford cremation expenses.
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