Shaniwar Wada Fort temporarily closed for public to prevent spread of Coronavirus

Pune's Shaniwar Wa Fort has been closed temporarily for public due to outbreak of coronavirus. fort is latest public spot that has been closed for visitors in state after a massive increase in number of confirmed cases in western state.

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Temples closed

Pune's Kasba Ganpati Mandir, Dagdusheth Shreemant Dagdusheth and Halwai Ganpati Mandir have also been closed for public.

Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple has also closed to public till furr tice. A press release said "Due to spre of Coronavirus worldwide, number of cases in India is also rising. Looking at which Maharashtra government as a precautionary measure has requested people to avoid mass garing. In wake of Coronavirus, Temple trustee decided to close temple until furr tice."

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At least 124 confirmed cases of virus have been reported in India with three reported deaths. 

Multiple states across country have taken up measures to contain spre of virus, including shutting down schools, universities, malls and or places where a large number of people can gar. Multiple firms have also implemented work from home so as to t expose employees to virus.

Union government anunced a travel ban on and suspended all visas and stated that all existing visas, barring diplomatic, UN/International Organisations, employment and project visas, will stand suspended till April 15, 2020. 

This visory also applies for people with visa-free travel, and to OCI cardholders, whose visa-free access will be temporarily suspended with effect from March 13, 2020. However, statement mentioned that any foreign national who intends to travel to India for any compelling reason may contact nearest Indian Embassy for furr clarity or guidance.

 Ministry of External Affairs has also appointed an ditional secretary level rank official as dal officer to coordinate efforts at global level regarding spre of COVID-19. 

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Globally, around 7,000 people have died due to Coronavirus, with epicentre being China. virus has infected around 1,82,000 people globally and has w spre to rth America, South America, Europe, New Zealand, and more than 100 or countries. 

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