National Museum in Delhi to remain shut due to rise in Covid-19 cases

The national capital on Wednesday logged 10,665 Covid cases

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A health official takes swab sample of a person on a street for Covid-19 test, amid concern over rising Omicron cases, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Jan 05 2022 | 8:28 PM IST

The National Museum in Delhi will remain shut till further orders due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the city, the Union Ministry of Culture said on Wednesday.

The national capital on Wednesday logged 10,665 Covid cases, the highest since May 12, and eight deaths with the positivity rate shooting up to 11.88 per cent. According to Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, the third wave of COVID-19 has hit the city.

The Ministry of Culture, in an order, stated, "In view of the evolving situation due to spread of COVID-19 pandemic and as per the order issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi, Delhi Disaster Management Act 2005, all the galleries of National Museum shall remain closed for visitors from (today) 5th January , 2022 till further order in public interest."

However, all the departments of the National Museum will remain open as per Department of Personnel and Training's order and all Covid protocols will be followed, it said.

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First Published: Jan 05 2022 | 8:28 PM IST

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