Keeping in view the sudden surge in the COVID-19 casesacross the state, the Punjab Government has decided to close the Museums forthe public uptill April 10,2021.
Disclosing this in a press communique released here todaythe official Spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that in pursuant of thedirections of the Punjab Government the Virasat-e-Khalsa situated at sriAnandpur Sahib would also be closed with immidiate effect and public entrywould be strictly prohibited into the premises of this world renowned museum ofsikh heritage and culture. He said that the motive behind closing the museum isto restrict the public to gather in close vicinity.
The general public is also advised to comply with thehealth advisiories issued by the Punjab Government to check the further rise ofthis deadly virus.
The pilgrims coming to sri Anandpur Sahib to take part inin the Holla Mohalla celebrations should not gather at one place in largenumber. They should also put on masks all the time, maintain social distanceand sanitize their hands at regular intervals.