Kejriwal urges people to stay indoors in coming days

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged people to stay indoor, avoid outdoor activities for the coming days and practice the 'janata curfew' even after 9 p.m. on Sunday.

"The Prime Minister has announced 'janata curfew' till 9 p.m. We all have to follow it. I request everyone not to leave the house even after 9 p.m. Stay indoors in the coming days as well," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the people to opt for 'janata curfew' and avoid stepping out between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

As the number of coronavirus cases across the nation is rising, the central government on Sunday decided to shut all passenger trains, Metros and inter-state bus services till March 31 across the nation.

So far, 341 cases have tested positive for coronavirus and five deaths have been reported. IANS