TRNC to introduce wristbands to monitor those who will be quarantined in their homes

From Monday, November, 2, all passengers coming to the TRNC will be made to wear an electronic wristband that will monitor those who will be quarantined in their homes.

Explaining the decision on Thursday, TRNC Minister of Health, Ali Pilli said that they the government have started working for quarantine at home.

He noted that steps were been taken in this regard to track people in home quarantine with electronic wristbands.

These wristbands he said will be tested on 250 people who will come to the country by plane on Monday.

He stated that teams will be strengthened for physical monitoring as well as electronic monitoring.

He noted that all the authority given to the Ministry of Health by the Infectious Diseases Law will be used to comply with the quarantine rules.

He said that a prison sentence of up to two years is envisaged in violation of the quarantine practice.

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