Taj Mahal reopens even as coronavirus cases continue to rise
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Since the pandemic began in the early months of 2020, monuments across the globe have shut down, including India’s Taj Mahal, but that’s soon to change with the subcontinent set to throw open the doors to the wonder once more.
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Rising cases
However, the country is also knee-deep in battling the pandemic, with the second-highest case count in the world - just behind the USA - and likely to be the worst affected country in no time.
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The reopening of the monument is the latest step in the Indian government’s plans of reversing the nationwide lockdown enforced in March. With most modes of transport now back up, the destinations are opening up.
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Keeping distance
The Taj Mahal - which draws over seven million visitors a year - will reopen with major restrictions in place, with daily visitors capped at 5,000 - almost a fourth less - and tickets being sold online.
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Cases rise
As of now, India’s case count stands at 54,87,580, with the country reporting close to 1,00,000 fresh cases each day as it inches closer and closer to America.