New Delhi, March 5 The iconic Mughal gardens in Rasthrapati Bhavan will be closed for the public from Saturday, March 7 on account of precautionary measures for coronavirus.
"Continuing the precautionary measures at Rashtrapati Bhavan in view of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus, the Mughal Gardens will close for public from Saturday (March 7, 2020) to avoid any large gathering of people," a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said.
Following the coronavirus outbreak, the Health Ministry has issued advisories on avoiding large public gatherings. In addition, Holi programmes by top dignitaries have been cancelled.
( With inputs from IANS )