Combating COVID-19: Delhi Metro services closed till March 31

The Metro services will remain completely closed till March 31 in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, which has infected 341 people in the country so far.

Post Published By: DN Bureau

Updated : 22 March 2020, 4:44 PM IST

Combating COVID-19: Delhi Metro services closed till March 31

New Delhi: The Metro services will remain completely closed till March 31 in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, which has infected 341 people in the country so far.

Public Service Announcement regarding Delhi Metro's services till 31st March 2020. pic.twitter.com/IHcjXaxqAI

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) March 22, 2020

"As per the latest decision in the fight against coronavirus, it has been decided that metro services will remain completely closed till March 31, 2020," DMRC said in a statement.

It said the move is aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus by ensuring "social distancing and encouraging people to stay at home for the time being."

कोरोना वायरस को हम सब मिल के अपने मज़बूत इरादों से हरायेंगे!

अभी दूरियाँ बना के जल्द ही फिर से गंतव्य तक सभी को पहुँचाएँगे! #JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/Yt1mByHveq

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) March 22, 2020

"The Delhi Metro system will, however, continue to be powered for essential internal operational maintenance activities during this duration and security of the system will continue to be taken care of by the CISF," DMRC said.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the number of coronavirus cases in India has risen to 341. (ANI)

Published :

22 March 2020, 4:44 PM IST

Topics :

Coronavirus

COVID 19

Delhi

Delhi Metro

DMRC

Health

March 31

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