Coronavirus Pandemic: Delhi Cinema Halls, Schools & Colleges To Remain Shut Until 31st March, Says CM Arvind Kejriwal

Coronavirus Pandemic: Delhi Cinema Halls, Schools & Colleges To Remain Shut Until 31st March, Says CM Arvind Kejriwal

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By Samprita on 12 Mar 2020
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Following Kerala, Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi government has just announced that schools and colleges which do not have exams will remain closed till 31st March, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. India has seen 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus until now, with Delhi having 6 cases.

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The government has also ordered all cinema halls to remain shut in Delhi till 31st this month.

The necessary precautions have been taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that has already taken thousands of lives around the world. India has seen 73 confirmed cases of the coronavirus till now, with Delhi having 6 of them.

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Speaking to the media, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also said that quarantine facilities are also being arranged in hospitals for expected people in Delhi.

"We have sufficient beds for quarantine facility, under-construction hospitals are also being prepared for quarantine. Over 500 beds are ready for sick people. Today we have declared this as an epidemic in Deli, public places, malls, shops, public and private offices have to be disinfected every day."

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Earlier, PM Modi also tweeted asking Indians not to panic and to take the necessary precautions to stay safe.

In a press briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs advised against conducting IPL and also asked the people to avoid unnecessary travel.

 

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