JAMMU: To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued fresh guidelines to regulate pilgrims at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
As per the new rules, pilgrims must carry a valid and verifiable RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test not older than 72 hours.
The decision was taken during a detailed review of the current COVID-19 situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
It was observed that there is a need to continue with the existing COVID-19 containment measures in all districts in view of the uneven trend observed every day in COVID-19 cases.
The key guidelines are:
1. Strict adherence to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour/SOP must be followed.
2. Valid and verifiable RT-PCR/Rapid Antigen Test not older than 72 hours of arrival should be made mandatory.
3. Only those pilgrims will be allowed to visit the shrine who do not show any COVID-19 related symptoms
4. The premises of the holy shrine should be properly sanitized.
