ll schools in Uttar Pradesh will remain shut till March 22, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday. The precautionary measure was taken as the number of coronavirus cases in UP touched 11.

In India, as on March 13, 75 people have tested positive for COVID-19. Three of them have been cured and discharged from hospital. India has also reported one coronavirus-related death so far.

Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the situation in Uttar Pradesh is under control and there is no need for people to panic. Stressing on the importance of awareness and caution, he said the state government is reaching out to people through awareness drives at school and community level.