Coronavirus scare: Theatres in Kerala to shut down in March

As per government's directives, theatres and multiplexes will remain closed till March-end. Schools and educational institutes are requested to do the same until further notice.

Kochi: Cinema theatres in Kerala will remain closed till March 31 as more number of coronavirus cases have emerged from the state.

The decision was taken at a meeting where the heads of several cinema organizations joined together in Kochi. Theatre association authorities said that cinema halls will be closed from Wednesday.

The meeting was called after Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan held a press conference on Tuesday morning and requested to shut down the theatres for some time now.

Not only single screens and multiplexes, but central board schools will also be closed temporarily in the state.

In the wake of fresh coronavirus cases being reported from the state, the CM said all schools will remain closed till March end as a precautionary measure.

The government has also directed all educational institutes and madrasas to remain closed till March-end. Schools have been directed not to conduct vacation classes, amid the prevailing situation, till March 31.

However, all university and practical exams will be conducted as per schedule.

For the unversed, 12 positive Covid-19 cases being reported in Kerala on Tuesday. Professional colleges will also not conduct any classes till March-end.

Kerala has been put on high alert after fresh cases were reported days after the state had successfully treated the country's first three coronavirus cases.