Gangtok, March 8 -- As per the press communique received from state government, the govt has been taking active measures against the outbreak of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19). So far, there have been zero cases reported in the state of Sikkim.

The Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation has suspended Inner Line Permits until further notice so as to not put any lives at risk. Domestic tourists can visit Tsomgo up till Baba Mandir but all permits to Nathula have been cancelled.

The Health and Family Welfare Department has been strenuously screening every passenger entering the state at all border check posts, particularly people who are arriving from infected cities and states. The teams stationed at these check posts question passengers a...