PANAJI: Union tourism minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday asked tourists not to cancel their holiday plans over fears of third coronvirus wave, saying people should instead focus on maintaining precautionary protocol and vaccination.
Reddy made the statement during his visit to Goa where tourism is acknowledged as the backbone of the Goan economy, with 40% of the population directly or indirectly dependent on it.
“The tourism sector not just in India, but across the world was affected… Domestic tourism is picking up now and people are travelling to destinations in a big number. But today, there is some talk that there may be a third wave. But I request people, whether the third wave comes or not, everyone (with travel plans) should follow corona protocol and travel to tourist destinations,” Reddy said at a Press conference during his visit on Saturday.
“Those who are getting vaccinations should get completely vaccinated with two doses of Covid-19 vaccine. This will help to…