On Thursday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal declared weekend curfew owing to the surging COVID cases in the last few days in Delhi.
All malls, auditoriums, spas have been asked to stay shut from Friday evening till further notice.
Delhi CM said he had a meeting with L-G. They have decided to impose a weekend curfew in Delhi. This is because people normally go out for work on weekdays and entertainment on weekends. So to smash the chain they are imposing a weekend curfew, freeing essential services.
He added that no dine-in choices will be permitted in restaurants and eateries. only home deliveries will be allowed.
Kejriwal said cinemas halls can regulate with only 30% occupancy.
CM Kejriwal further ensured that there are a sufficient number of beds accessible for the COVID patients in Delhi’s hospitals.
The statement comes after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal met Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal today to review the city’s Covid-19 situation.
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Mr. Kejriwal had earlier said a lockdown is not a promising way to slow the spread of the coronavirus and that it would be implemented only if the hospital system declines in Delhi.
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