Despite the Maharashtra government on Friday having declared the coronavirus as an epidemic across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, most of the malls and theatres seemed to be functioning as per normal rules and guidelines—with a few exceptions. Food courts and retail stores inside the malls barely reported any customers, while grocery supermarkets saw an increased footfall. It was not as if people were hoarding supplies, but were buying everything from cooking oil and toilet paper to chips and chocolates. Health minister Rajesh Tope has announced that malls across the state will be closed from today.

Most theatres in the Western suburbs cancelled all shows post 2.30 pm. The PVR at Citi Mall was one of the only theatres to keep their show timings open. They were also one of the few theatres to have online bookings available. Private gymkhanas shut down their swimming pool(s) and gyms. Individual stand-alone gyms and dance classes have been called off.