STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: With an aim to prevent novel coronavirus carriers from entering Assam, the State Tourism department on Friday issued an advisory to all domestic and international tourists visiting the State.
The tourists have been asked to follow all precautionary health measures as advised by WHO & other health authorities for their own safety and to avoid the spread of the virus.
“With regard to domestic tourists coming from areas where the prevalence of coronavirus is from medium to high rate, they are to take all necessary precautionary measures including clinical screening if needed,” the advisory signed by Dr. M. Angamuthu, Commissioner & Secretary of Tourism department said.
The advisory has the Director of Tourism and Managing Director of ATDC to take measures for spreading awareness and sensitization of all stakeholders concerned including hoteliers, tour operators, jeep and elephant safaris, drivers, reception counter personnel, etc. Both the officials are directed to instruct their tourism officials concerned to monitor movements of domestic and international tourists in all tourist destinations. They will have to closely coordinate with the district administration and health centres within their jurisdiction to ensure compliance of all precautionary measures to be taken in respect of COVID -19.
All tourists are requested to avoid crowded places and public gatherings and adopt strategies for social isolation.
In case of any assistance/enquiry required by a tourist, he or she can contact Hriday Ranjan Das, Deputy Director, Tourism on his mobile number 94351-82451.