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Coronavirus: Locals praise Delhi govt’s move to close schools, colleges and theatres

Amid the novel coronavirus situation in the country, locals are taking precautionary measures in Delhi. Residents have lauded he government’s move to shut schools, colleges and cinema halls

First Published Mar 13, 2020, 2:47 PM IST | Last Updated Mar 13, 2020, 2:47 PM IST

New Delhi: Amid the novel coronavirus situation in the country, locals in Delhi are taking precautionary measures in Delhi. The Delhi Government has decided to shut down schools, colleges and movie theatres till March 31 as a precautionary measure. Speaking to ANI, a Delhi resident said, “Indian Govt has taken positive move towards preventing coronavirus.” Another local said, “Government took positive step to close schools, colleges and cinema halls till March 31.”

The number of confirmed cases in India have surpassed 70, and positive cases in the national capital has reached 6. The Indian govt has also recently suspended all existing visas till April 15.