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India forced to close down Taj Mahal as coronavirus crisis escalates

The Indian government has closed down the Taj Mahal, one of the biggest tourist sites in the world, in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. It has also closed the financial hub of Mumbai, ordering nonessential workers to work from home. The virus has spread rapidly in all of South Asia.

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