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!
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) March 22, 2020
अभी दूरियाँ बना के जल्द ही फिर से गंतव्य तक सभी को पहुँचाएँगे! #JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/Yt1mByHveq
"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)
