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Long queues outside liquor shops in Delhi after Kejriwal announces complete lockdown
Long queues of tipplers were seen outside liquoir shops in Delhi minutes after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced six-day lockdown in the national capital to arrest the spread of Covid-19.Â
The city government has imposed a complete lockdown in Delhi from Monday night amid worsening Covid-19 situation. The restrictions will remain in place till next Monday morning (April 26). Kejriwal made the announcement during a televised address in which he said the fourth wave of the pandemic in Delhi has brought healthcare services to the brink of collapse.
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COVID-19: Delhi crosses grim landmark of over 200 deaths in a day for first time
Delhi recorded as many as 23,686 fresh coronavirus cases on Monday. With this, the tally of COVID-19 cases in the national capital has reached over 8.77 lakh, while the death toll mounted to 12,361. As many as 240 fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi health department.
This is for the first time that the national capital has reported over 200 deaths in a day since the pandemic began last year. The positivity rate has shown a slight decline at 26.12%.
Initially, the summer vacation was scheduled to begin on May 11 and last till June 3. As per the state government s directions, the summer vacation will now begin from April 20, i.e. tomorrow, and last till June 9
Kejriwal to hold COVID-19 review meet with LG Anil Baijal ANI | Updated: Apr 15, 2021 09:02 IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to hold a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal today at 11 am to review the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the national capital. In view of the spread of Covid-19 infection, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will discuss the situation with Lieutenant Governor at 11 am on Thursday, the Chief Minister s Office tweeted on Wednesday.
It said that the Chief Minister will also hold a meeting with Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Chief Secretary and other senior officials on the coronavirus situation in Delhi at 12 noon.
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