Coronavirus outbreak: Telangana closes schools, public places till March 31

The state cabinet has decided to keep Rs 500 crore at the disposal of the government chief secretary for any emergency spending required in containing the virus.

Telangana government has declared the closure of all educational institutions, parks, bars and clubs besides banning all types of public gatherings until March 31, as a precautionary measure against the possible spread of coronavirus.

The government has asked the operators of all marriage halls to not rent out their premises for the conduct of marriage functions after March 31 while allowing only those marriages that would be performed within this month.

"I appeal to the people of Telangana not to get panic in the wake of these measures, which are purely being taken to prevent the possible contagion