Amid novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, Pune Municipal Commissioner has issued an order, to close all shops, including those selling essential items, in 69 containment zones of Pune from 11 to 17 May.
The order comes after authorities observed that people were not observing social distancing and other lockdown norms advocated to combat the spread of Covid-19 in the district, said civic chief Shekhar Gaikwad to PTI.
He also added that the decision to shut all shops was taken after a review meeting. Pune is among the worst-hit urban areas in the country with the district having 2,732 positive cases as on Saturday.