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Delhi govt bans IPL, big events in city to curb spread of coronavirus

Updated on Mar 13, 2020 02:56 pm IST

Delhi government banned IPL matches in the city to curb the spread of coronavirus. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that social distancing is important to curb the breakout of the deadly virus. No seminar, conference or any big event will be allowed in Delhi, he added. The total number of positive coronavirus cases in India has jumped to 76. India has also suspended all existing visas till April 15.

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