Coronavirus: Cinema halls, schools in Delhi to remain shut till 31st March

As a consequence of coronavirus outbreak in India, Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that all cinema halls will be shut till 31st March, as per ANI. The Delhi government also declared the Covid-19 an epidemic.

Schools and colleges where exams are not being conducted currently will also be closed in the national capital.

On Wednesday, India suspended most visas including visa-free travel facility extended to Indian orging foreigners from Friday to 15th April in a bid to stop instances of incoming travellers spreading the infection in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also stated that no central government minister will travel abroad in the coming days, as the government pulled out all stops to curb the spread of the pathogen.

“Say No to Panic, Say Yes to Precautions. No Minister of the Central Government will travel abroad in the upcoming days. I urge our countrymen to also avoid non-essential travel. We can break the chain of spread and ensure safety of all by avoiding large gatherings,” PM Modi tweeted on Thursday.

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