No.567/2021-2022
Aizawl, the 25th March 2022 : In the interest of public service, and following the recommendations of the State Level Expert Team on Covid-19 Management, Covid-19 Screening Points which were duly approved by the State Disaster Management Authority in its meeting on the 15th March, 2022; Secretary, Health & Family Welfare yesterday issued a notification intimating the closure of Covid-19 Screening at Inter-State Crossing Points of Mizoram with immediate effect and until further orders following the recommendations. The notification states that:

1. Covid-19 Screening of incoming travellers at the inter-State entry points of the State of Mizoram shall be discontinued with immediate effect. However, two staff viz. One Staff Nurse and one Laboratory Technician of the Screening Team at Lengpui Airport shall be retained to assist the Medical Officer, CHC, Lengpui and to be on 'stand-by' to conduct Covid-19 screening at Lengpui Airport as and when necessary. The Principal Director will identify the said two Screening Staff to be on 'stand-by' at Lengpui, by issuing appropriate order.

2. All the remaining Screening Staff will be deployed for Covid-19 related works till 31st March, 2022 by the Principal Director in consultation with the Director of Health Services and the Chief Medical Officers/ Medical Officers concerned.

3. The Screening Staff, with the exception of the two staff to be retained at Lengpui, shall be released with effect from 1st April, 2022, with letters of appreciation indicating their respective periods of engagement, by the Director of Health Services.

This order supersedes all previous orders regarding Covid-19 Screening at the Inter-State Entry Points of Mizoram.