Imphal: In light of reports of the second wave of COVID-19 in other states, the Manipur government said it would reinforce testing facilities at the Mao Gate in Senapati district and Jiribam district with immediate effect to stop the spread of the virus in Manipur.
“Considering the alarming rise of COVID cases in different states, it has been decided that the Govt will initiate compulsory testing for people arriving in Manipur from highly affected states at Mao and Jiribam,” said Chief Minister N Biren Singh on his Facebook page. He urged everyone to maintain social distancing and wear face masks.
Also, the state health department informed that people arriving in Manipur from highly-affected states must undergo compulsory testing.
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