China closes Potala Palace as Tibet sees first-ever Covid-19 outbreak Newsfet.com


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Beijing: Following the recent Covid-19 outbreak himalayas In the area, Chinese authorities have closed the famous Potala Palace, the residence of Tibetan lamas, local media reported. palace news Weisin The social media site said the palace, the traditional home of Tibetan Buddhist leaders, will be closed from Tuesday (August 9), with a reopening date to be announced later. The Potala Palace is a popular tourist attraction that contributes significantly to the economy of Tibet. The action highlights China’s continued adherence to its “zero Covid” policy, which mandates lockdowns, regular testing, quarantines and travel restrictions, even as most other countries have...