Delhi shuts schools, colleges, cinema halls over virus fears

All schools, colleges and cinemas in the Indian capital have been closed until March 31 as part of measures to check the spread of spread of coronavirus, officials announced on Thursday.

Government run primary schools had been closed last week in Delhi under government orders.

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Children aged between 6 and 10 attend primary school in India.

“As per the government orders being issued today, all cinema halls will remain shut until March 31.

“Schools and colleges where exams are not being held will also remain closed,’’ Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal told reporters after holding a health review meeting.

Orders were also issued to government and private offices, malls and market places to disinfect and sanitise the premises on a daily basis.