Only pharmacies, medical establishments, grocery stores and supermarkets to remain open in Gurugram: DM

Taking the measure against Covid-19 to the next level, the Gurugram administration has ordered a set of guidelines which calls for a virtual closure of every establishment in the district.

The order mentions the closure of following places with immediate effect-
- night clubs, theatres, multiplexes and gyms.

- operation of all weekly markets, shopping mall(except pharmacies and medical establishments, grocery stores, supermarkets)

- any gathering such as social/ cultural/ political/ religious/ academic/sports/ seminars/ conferences and family gatherings ( marriages) are restricted to maximum of 50 persons.

- all restaurants having in-dining facilities are restricted to the capacity of less than 50 seats.

- public dealings at govt offices should be minimised while not impacting time-bound and essential services.


Earlier, a 29-year-old woman from Gurugram was also found infected with coronavirus and admitted in Delhi's RML Hospital. Apart from this, 14 Italian tourists are also admitted in Medanta hospital with symptoms of coronavirus.

Meanwhile, the district administration has clarified that door-step blood collection service for coronavirus testing is not being offered as yet.