Bhutan bars tourists after reporting 1st coronavirus case

at 7:22 pm

New Delhi (NVI): Bhutan today reported its first coronavirus case after a US tourist was tested positive for COVID-19.

Following this, the country has imposed a temporary travel restriction of two weeks for incoming tourists.

“In order to reduce the risk and vulnerability for further spreading of virus within the country, the government has put a temporary restrictions on the tourist coming to Bhutan. The government has imposed two week restrictions on all the incoming tourists with immediate effect,” the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement.

“In accordance with government directives, the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority informs the airlines to impose the two week restriction on all incoming tourist with immediate effect,” it added.