Coronavirus scare: Taj Mahal to be closed from today
New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to avoid spreading Coronavirus in India, which has already left 114 people infected in the country, authorities will close the iconic Taj Mahal for the general public from Tuesday.
Two people died due to Coronavirus infection in India so far.
In his tweet, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Prahlad Patel on Monday said that all ticketed monuments and all other museums have been directed to be closed until Mar 31.
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— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) March 16, 2020
Prahlad Patel told The Indian Express, “All ASI-protected monuments and all central museums are being closed with immediate effect in the wake of Covid-19 situation. An order in this regard is being issued soon.”
Taj Mahal attracts international guests in a large number every day.
Recently, US President Donald Trump visited the iconic monument with his family members during their visit to India.
Meanwhile, in the wake of Novel Corona Virus outbreak, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has taken major decisions as precautionary measures.
Beaches, eco-tourism spots and water sports remained closed from Mar 16.
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has issued directives to close all Tourist spots of the Islands with effect from 16 March to 26 March. All the Tourists are advised to refrain from the A&N Islands during the above time period, read an official statement.
All the Tourism facilities such as beaches, jetties, eco-tourism sites and water sports activities shall remain suspended.
"All Tour Operators may advice their clients accordingly," read the statement.
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