Coronavirus: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board issues advisory to pilgrims visiting in Jammu and Kashmir

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday issued an advisory asking non-resident Indians and foreigners not to visit the temple for 28 days after landing in India in the wake of the coronavirus threat.

It also advised domestic pilgrims, having symptoms like cough, heavy fever and breathing problems, to reschedule or postpone their visit to the holy shrine located atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The SMVDSB said the precautionary measures are being taken to arrest the impact of coronavirus in the shrine area. "As a preventive measure, an advisory has been issued to the NRIs and foreigners not to visit the shrine for 28 days after landing in I...

"Additionally, mandatory and complete thermal scanning of all the pilgrims at Tarakote, Banganga and Helipad has been ensured," the spokesman said. Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, Ramesh Kumar said dedicated yatri help desks have been set up at the...

While on the other hand The Tabligh-e-Jamaat's Markaz in Nizamuddin West has emerged as a hotspot of coronavirus as 24 people tested positive for COVID-19 following which a major area has been sealed and an FIR lodged against its cleric for violating government orders. 


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