Delhi Police appeals to people to avoid coming outside for leisure in view of COVID-19

The Delhi Police on Tuesday appealed to the people to remain indoors as far as possible and not come outside for leisure activities in view of coronavirus, official said.

Earlier on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said religious, social, cultural and political gatherings comprising more than 50 people will not be allowed in the national capital till March 31.

"To prevent spread of Coronavirus, police appeal to the people of Delhi to remain indoors and not to come outside unnecessarily for leisure or entertainment activities which involve close contact with more than four to five people at any place," a statement said.

The statement also appealed to people not to assemble at any place for protest, dharna, rally, or any other activity, whether in close space or open, till March 31.

"Police will not issue any no objection certificate (NOC) or permission in respect of such gatherings. It is also decided that no licence and permission will be issued for public entertainment activities," the statement added.

As many as 137 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in India. Three persons have died of the disease.