The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Saturday ordered a slew of restrictions amid rising instances of the novel coronavirus an infection within the nationwide capital.

In a round, the varsity stated, the sports activities stadium has been closed with speedy impact and yoga actions within the offline mode have additionally been suspended. It, nonetheless, stated such actions might be run in on-line mode.

Eating facility at canteens and eateries within the campus can even be closed with speedy impact, it stated.

“Eating facility at Aravali guest house canteen in addition to different canteens/eateries might be closed and solely residence supply and takeaway could be allowed,” it stated.

The operation of canteens and ‘dhabas; of the colleges, particular centre and residential areas shall be solely in takeaway and residential supply mode, it stated.

“The hostel residents are strongly discouraged from visiting different hostels and going out of the campus or to varsities/centres, until it’s completely important,” the round acknowledged.

The Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNU) added that guests’ motion will solely be allowed by the north gate, and “different gates shall stay closed until additional orders”.

It suggested residents to keep away from “non-essential motion” inside or outdoors the campus.

“Additionally, kindly keep away from inviting buddies and kin within the campus,” the round stated.

Whereas advising the residents to put in Aarogya Setu cellular software, the college stated within the round that “individuals above 65 years of age, individuals with comorbidities, pregnant girls and youngsters under the age of 10 years are suggested to remain at residence”.

It additionally instructed shopkeepers and canteen workers to put on face masks all of the instances.

“Any violation would entice closure of retailers/canteens for 2 days initially, and additional violation might be dealt strictly as per the rules of GOI/Delhi Authorities/JNU,” it added.

It additionally mandated the shopkeepers to make sure social distancing between prospects and distributors, and likewise between two prospects by “correct marking”.

“Sporting of face masks is necessary within the campus. The safety personnel are authorised to take images, if anybody shouldn’t be sporting the masks. Applicable disciplinary motion, together with high quality, shall be imposed on this regard,” the college stated.

Delhi reported 24,000 recent COVID-19 instances within the final 24 hours on Saturday.