<span style="color: #222222;">RTPCR tests for COVID-19 will not be mandatory for travellers to Sikkim from states identified with rising cases of the infection. According to a notification released by Sikkim Home Department yesterday to contain the infection, the mandatory negative RTPCR report enforced by the West Bengal government for passengers travelling from Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana on 24th of February shall be acceptable for the time being.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">However, the notification asserts on strict enforcement of SoPs by tourism stakeholders as the tourism sector recovers from the impact of the pandemic.</span>