Coronavirus: Delhi school, colleges, cinemas to remain shut till Mar

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Coronavirus: Delhi school, colleges, cinemas to remain shut till Mar
Coronavirus: Delhi school, colleges, cinemas to remain shut till Mar

New Delhi : Amid increasing number of coronavirus cases in India; all schools, colleges and cinemas have been shut till March 31 in Delhi, announced Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The Delhi government had shut the primary schools earlier this month, the secondary classes were left open in view of the exams.

On Thursday Arvind Kejriwal declared, "All cinema halls to remain shut in Delhi till 31st March. Schools and colleges where exams are not being held will also remain closed".

The Delhi government announcement came after the toll of infected people in India rose to 73 - Kerala had the most cases - 17.

In Maharashtra, where 10 cases have been reported, the government has banned ticket sales for the 2020 Indian Premier League opener between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. The match was to be held on March 29.

The remaining two matches between India and South Africa ODIs will be played in empty stadiums and people would be able to watch them on TV and online platforms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said no central minister will travel abroad in the coming days. The government has advised people to dispense with all non-essential travel.