India bans all sports events after Coronavirus worldwide deaths rise

India bans all sports events after Coronavirus worldwide deaths rose to 5000.

The government of India has banned all sports activities and events, including the Indian Premier League cricket matches due to coronavirus outbreak.

India bans all sports events

The ban has been announced after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s government declared COVID-19 a pandemic and ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and cinema theaters.

Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases in India has risen to 75 with one death so far.

Pakistan

On the other hand, Pakistan also has adopted special measures.

The government has announced closure of all educational institutions.

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has risen to 5,043.

Worldwide threat

According to an AFP tally, a total of 3,176 people have died in China, followed by 1,016 in Italy, and 514 in Iran — the three countries with the highest number of deaths.

Since COVID-19 was first detected in December last year, more than 134,300 people have been infected in 121 countries and territories.

Meanwhile, Coronavirus pandemic has hit politicians, sports and showbiz stars across the globe.

According to Reuters, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife, Australia’s minister for home affairs and a Chelsea soccer player are among new cases of the coronavirus.

Meanwhile, South Korea has reported more recoveries from the coronavirus today for the first time since its outbreak emerged in January.

GTV