INDORE: Leaving no chances of coronavirus spread, Indore zoo has been shut indefinitely from Monday -first time since its inception in 1974. Public hearing (jan sunvai) has also been put on hold. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) on Sunday ordered closure of the zoo for indefinite period for public until further notification. In its 46-year history, this is the first time that Indore zoo has been closed for an indefinite period, said officials.IMC commissioner Asheesh Singh said, "Zoo will remain shut from Monday until further notice as part of safety measures adopted to contain corona virus."The footfall in zoo on Sunday was reported very less as against average footfall of 15,000-20,000 on weekends.Nihar Parukelor, curator and education officer said, "It's the first time Indore zoo has been shut in its 46-year history. Footfall on Sunday was comparatively less amid the scare. Otherwise average footfall on weekdays remains around 5,000 that jumps to over 15,000 on weekends."On Sunday, Electricity Regulatory Commission has also suspended public hearing scheduled for March 17 to discuss new rates for the year 2020-21. Coaching classes have also been postponed indefinitely. As part of precautionary measures, state has directed all schools, colleges, cinema halls, marriage halls, public libraries, swimming pools and gym to remain shut till March 31. Indore district administration has also directed coaching institutes to remain shut until further notice.Indore has reported 17 suspected cases till Sunday of which lab reports of 15 came negative while reports of two suspects are pending.Indore MP Shankar Lalwani called a review meeting on Sunday to take stock of preparations and safety measures by various departments. Officials from district administration, IMC, airport authority, MGM, railways and private bus associations among others were present in the meeting and briefed him about safety arrangements in their respective jurisdictions.Chief medical and health officer Dr Pravin Jadia said a 500-bed isolation centre will be set up at Haj house for suspected coronavirus cases and a 130-bed private hospital on the outskirts is also ready to be used to combat corona.