March 17 (The Killid Group) — India’s Taj Mahal shut down in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus, officials told media.
India’s culture ministry said tens of thousands visit the “monument of love” every day and it was “imperative to shut it down”.
The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions, hosting millions of people every year.
So far, India has 114 reported cases of Covid-19 and three related deaths, and 6,000 people being tested for the virus.
Several other monuments, museums and heritage sites were also shut across the country to keep people safe.
The monuments would remain shut until 31 March and the decision will be reviewed after the shutdown period, India’s culture minister told media.
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