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India’s largest cities shut down as new virus cases hit 200,000

India’s two largest cities imposed stringent restrictions on movement as new infections in the country shot past 200,000 on Thursday amid a surge in cases.

New Delhi planned to use hotels and banquet halls to treat coronavirus patients

Stay-at-home orders were announced for the weekend, though essential workers will be able to move about if they have a pass from local authorities.

Restaurants, malls, gyms and spas will be shut down. Movie theaters will close on weekends, but can operate on weekdays at a third of their capacity.

Similar measures were imposed in Maharashtra, home to financial capital, Mumbai. 

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