Driver, handyman of goods carrying vehicles to undergo Covid test at their at their final destination in Assam

April 24: In view of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in different states in the country, a number of new measures have been specified by the state government. It is in this connection that a notification was issued by the Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam, Health & Family Welfare Department on 24 April, 2021.

• Driver, handyman etc. of goods carrying vehicles entering Assam through Srirampur or Chagolia check gate will have to undergo COVID-19 testing at their final destination places in Assam. The testing will be organized by the local Deputy Commissioner in parking lot etc.
• Passengers, drivers etc. of passenger vehicles (private and commercial) entering Assam through Srirampur or Chagolia check gate will have to undergo Rapid Antigen Testing at the check gate itself, in a manner similar to the tests done in previous year. For this purpose, the existing infrastructure of the erstwhile check gates under Finance (Taxation) Department may be utilized. Deputy Commissioners of Kokrajhar and Dhubri districts will take necessary action accordingly with support from Health & Family Welfare Department, National Health Mission, Assam etc.
• The dhabas along the highways which are frequented by vehicles coming from outside the State will be kept under surveillance and random COVID-19 screening and testing will be carried out at these locations.