India shuts down Taj Mahal amid COVID-19 outbreak

India's iconic monument of love – Taj Mahal was closed down Tuesday amid a COVID-19 scare, officials said.

"As a precautionary measure in wake of outbreak of novel coronavirus, the world-famous tourist attraction Taj Mahal at Agra has been closed for tourists until the end of this month," a local government official said.

"According to federal government guidelines to contain the virus, all other monuments at Agra including Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra have also been closed for tourists until March 31."

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