Agra, December 22: With the surge in Covid cases in China and other countries, one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country Taj Mahal in Agra is put on alert, confirmed the District Health Information Officer in Agra. COVID-19 Outbreak in India: ‘States Are Advised To Make Sure People Wear Masks, Use Sanitisers’, Says Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Lok Sabha.

Domestic and foreign tourists come every day in large numbers to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. Keeping the situation in mind, they will have to undergo a Covid test before their visit as per the official sources. Coronavirus Outbreak: BJP Suspends ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’ in Rajasthan Due to Global Rise in COVID-19 Cases.

Anil Satsangi, the District Health Information Officer (Agra) said, "The health department has already started the tests to prevent the spread of infection. As the alert is on, the tests have now been made mandatory for all the visitors."

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