Coronavirus: Arvind Kejriwal Bans Political, Religious, and Social Gathering of Over 50 people

CM Arvind Kejriwal invoked the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 to impose a complete ban on social, religious and political gatherings of over 50 people in Delhi.
The ban is effective immediately and will also cover protests including the Shaheen Bagh protest.
Kejriwal said, "If still protestors or other groups continue to gather in large numbers, then appropriate actions under the Epidemic Disease Act will be taken."
Addressing a press conference Kejriwal said, "It has been decided to order gyms, night clubs and spas also to close as a precautionary measure."
Talking about quarantine facilities he said, "500 beds that have been kept aside in case there is a need for hospitalization at a large scale."

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