RAWALPINDI – The entry of tourists would be banned in Murree during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, according to Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Capt (r) Anwar ul Haq.
All the tourist spots and hotels in Murree would remain closed during Eid ul-Fitr holidays as part of precautionary measures against COVID-19.
The DC said that the decision has been taken to control spread of coronavirus and in the best interest of people so they could be saved from the virus.
He urged the citizens to avoid visiting tourists spots particularly Murree during the Eid holidays, adding that rush at the tourist spots could cause further spread of the novel coronavirus.
local residents of Murree would, however, be allowed to enter the town after showing their CNIC.
Citizens have been requested not to plan to visit Murree during Eid ul Fitr holidays as special arrangements have also been made to stop the people from visiting the tourist resort.
The authorities concerned had closed one of most popular tourist resorts due to the threat of coronavirus as a picturesque hill station, Murree is usually frequentedby the tourists on weekends and holidays particularly Eid days.
