Nagaland government on Monday announced a blanket ban on entry of tourists in the State from March 18 to prevent the outbreak of deadly novel coronavirus.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting in presence of Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio in Kohima on Monday.
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In an office memorandum, the state Home department stated that the entry of any foreign or domestic tourist shall remain barred in Nagaland from March 18 until further orders.
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“Issue of new/fresh Inner Line Permits for tourists (domestic/foreigners) and all other categories shall remain suspended with immediate effect until further orders,” the office memorandum stated.
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On the other hand, the State Government has also taken a decision to shut down all educational institutions and universities in the State from March 7 to April 12.
Meanwhile, Rio urged the legislators to go to their respective districts and hold a meeting with the district task force and review the preparedness to fight the virus.