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Himachal Pradesh set to welcome tourists back after 3 months of closure

Himachal Pradesh is all set to welcome tourists after three months of closure due to coronavirus-induced lockdown. Tourists visiting the state have been strictly instructed to follow SOPs, guidelines including wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing.

Himachal Pradesh  chief minister Jai Ram Thakur
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur
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Published : Jul 5, 2020, 4:29 PM IST

Shimla (HP): After three months of closure due to coronavirus pandemic, Himachal Pradesh will soon be open for tourists and they should follow all the state's safety guidelines including wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing, said chief minister Jai Ram Thakur.

"Tourists are eager to visit Himachal Pradesh and have been contacting the agencies regarding the same. All tourists who want to visit Himachal Pradesh must follow our SOPs, guidelines and maintain social distancing and use masks," Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur told media persons on Saturday.

Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur speaking to media

"We have taken up the matter to the Union Home Ministry that registrations would be mandatory and we would be keeping a record if someone is tested positive as it will help in contact tracing. Tourists can travel for a minimum of five to seven days," he said.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally has reached 1,046. Out of the total cases, 331 are active cases, 704 have been cured/discharged and 11 have died so far after contracting the infection.


(ANI Report)

Also Read: COVID-19: Cherry farmers suffer in Himachal, sales down by 60-80 pc

Shimla (HP): After three months of closure due to coronavirus pandemic, Himachal Pradesh will soon be open for tourists and they should follow all the state's safety guidelines including wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing, said chief minister Jai Ram Thakur.

"Tourists are eager to visit Himachal Pradesh and have been contacting the agencies regarding the same. All tourists who want to visit Himachal Pradesh must follow our SOPs, guidelines and maintain social distancing and use masks," Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur told media persons on Saturday.

Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur speaking to media

"We have taken up the matter to the Union Home Ministry that registrations would be mandatory and we would be keeping a record if someone is tested positive as it will help in contact tracing. Tourists can travel for a minimum of five to seven days," he said.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally has reached 1,046. Out of the total cases, 331 are active cases, 704 have been cured/discharged and 11 have died so far after contracting the infection.


(ANI Report)

Also Read: COVID-19: Cherry farmers suffer in Himachal, sales down by 60-80 pc

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