No religious, social, cultural and political gathering of over 50 people to be allowed in Delhi till March 31

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Mar 16, 2020

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No religious, social, cultural and political gathering of over 50 people to be allowed in Delhi till March 31

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said no religious, social, cultural and political gathering of over 50 people will be allowed in Delhi till 31st of March. Briefing media in New Delhi, Mr Kejriwal said gyms, nightclubs and spas will be closed in the national capital till the end of this month in view of COVID-19 outbreak.

He said, weddings have been excluded so far from restrictions but advised people to consider postponing dates. The Chief Minister said they will examine if thermal screening for coronavirus can be done in Delhi Metro as well. All autos and taxis will be disinfected for free and hand sanitizers will be placed at maximum places.

4 of the 7 COVID-19 cases in Delhi are still recovering. He said sufficient beds have been arranged if a number of cases increase and hotels are being booked where people can be quarantined if they pay. Mr Kejriwal said Quarantine facilities have been arranged at three Delhi hotels -- Lemon Tree, Red Fox and IBIS at Aero City.