China closes Potala Palace as Tibet sees first-ever Covid-19 outbreak – Times of India

BEIING: Following a recent outbreak of Covid-19 in the Himalayan region, Chinese authorities closed the famed Potala Palace, the residence of Lamas in Tibet, local media reported. A notice on the palace’s Weixin social media site said the palace that was the traditional home of Tibet’s Buddhist leaders would be closed from Tuesday (Aug 9), with a reopening date to be announced later, Focus Taiwan reported. Potala Palace is a popular tourist spot which has a major contribution to the economy of Tibet. The action underscores China’s continued adherence to its “Zero-Covid” policy, mandating lockdowns, routine testing, quarantines and travel…