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As a precautionary measure from the deadly coronavirus, the Gujarat government on Tuesday banned entry of tourists at the Statue of Unity in Narmada district till March 25.
Gujarat has not reported a single positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) so far.
It also directed hotels and restaurants to avoid hosting large functions in view of the coronavirus threat.
Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said efforts of his government and cooperation from people have helped in keeping the deadly infection away from Gujarat so far.
"The disease has spread rapidly across the world and is found is small numbers in India too," he said in a video message released on social media.
The Chief Minister urged citizens to be vigilant so that disease does not spread in Gujarat.
As a matter of abundant precaution in prevailing Corona Virus circumstances, #StatueOfUnity has been closed for visitors till 25th March 2020. On line booking amounts are being refunded. inconvenience is regretted. @PMOIndia @CMOGuj @drrajivguptaias @InfoGujarat @GujaratTourism pic.twitter.com/esvFanBXIO
— Statue Of Unity (@souindia) March 17, 2020
#StatueofUnity & other tourist attractions in kevadia are closed until further notice. Who have already booked tickets, refund will be initiated shortly. Please stay at home & keep you and your family safe & healthy. #StayHomeStaySafe @PMOIndia @drrajivguptaias @GujaratTourism pic.twitter.com/iTYOFR0ZjX
— Statue Of Unity (@souindia) March 25, 2020
People of Gujarat have migrated to many countries and regularly travel across the world for business, he said, adding guidelines issued by the Central government and World Health Organisation in regard to the coronavirus should be strictly followed.
Rupani said the government has taken a slew of steps to prevent spread of the deadly disease in Gujarat.
The Statue of Unity at Kevadia, a towering memorial dedicated to Sardar Patel, has emerged as a major tourist attraction ever since it was inaugurated on October 31, 2018.
Over 29 lakh tourists visited the Statue of Unity, located near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, since it was inaugurated and this generated a revenue of ?82.51 crore, the government had told the Assembly in December last year. The tourist figure was from November 1, 2018 to November 16, 2019.
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