Published 22:44 IST, March 16th 2020

Coronavirus Impact: Entry of Foreigners restricted in Delhi Gurdwaras

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has decided to restrict entry of foreign nationals in all Gurdwaras across Delhi amid the novel Coronavirus outbreak

Reported by: Piyush Mishra
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Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Manment Committee has decided to restrict entry of foreign nationals in all Gurdwaras across Delhi. In a statement released by committee, Gurudwaras in national capital on Monday banned entry of any foreign national who visited India in recent past.

Those foreigners who have been in India less than 15 days since quarantine actions picked up pace amid Coronavirus scare will t be allowed entry in Gurudwaras here.

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Entry of foreigners banned

"We have banned entry of Foreigners who have recently come to - less than 15 days ago - to contain spreing of Coronavirus. Moreover, we have vised all devotees to carry ir own piece of cloth to cover ir hes as Gurudwaras will t provide it as it could be infected. We have also started sanitizing grills and all entry Gates of Gurudwaras every hour. We have strictly asked all Sewars (a volunteer who offers his/her services to a Gurdwara or to Sikh community free of charge) to wash ir hands for 20 seconds every hour. We have organized counseling sessions for all Sewars to make m aware about this pandemic" said Manjinder Singh Sirsa to Republic.

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decision has been taken in wake of rising cases of Coronavirus in Delhi where Delhi Government in its fresh decision decides to shut gyms, spas, and nightclubs till March 31.

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"We are implementing all guidelines issued by central government and working in tandem with m to contain Coronavirus. We are sending patients in quarantine centers if needed. We have prepared ourselves if virus spres in Delhi, eugh arrangements have been done if hospitalization of patients is necessary. We have alrey shut schools, colleges, and anganwis, today we have decided to shut gyms, nightclubs, and spas till 31st March. garing of more than 50 people will be allowed excluding marris but we appeal people to postpone ir marri dates," said Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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22:44 IST, March 16th 2020