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Delhi: Kejriwal government imposes weekend curfew in national capital as Covid-19 crisis deepens
Delhi Lockdown: The Arvind Kejriwal government has imposed weekend curfew in Delhi to tide over Covid-19 crisis. Addressing the media here, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal adding that essential services and weddings will not be affected during the weekend curfew. He also assured that there is no dearth of beds in hospitals and that measures are being taken to ensure adequate supply of drugs. He said that the motto is to break the transmission chain.
The city government has also ordered the malls, spas, auditoriums and gyms to shut to check overcrowding at public places. Cinema halls, however, can function with 30 per cent audiences on weekdays. One weekly market per day per municipal zone will be allowed to operate to arrest spread of coronavirus. Besides, only takeaway services will be allowed in restaurants and dine-in operations will remain closed.
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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced a weekend curfew in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID 19 in Delhi
Coronavirus cases are on a steep rise in the country. Delhi-NCR is also reporting more and more positive cases every day. In an attempt to curb the worsening situation, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday held a press conference wherein he laid out new guidelines.Â
A weekend curfew will be imposed in Delhi. Apart from essential services, nothing else will be functional on weekends. Here is a list of what will be available during the weekend curfew in Delhi:
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As COVID-19 cases surge in the national capital, the Delhi government on Thursday announced fresh set of restrictions in the city to curb the virus spread. Among the new guidelines, the AAP government shared that cinema halls/theatres/multiplexes will be permitted to open with up to 30% of seating capacity. The announcement was made by Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal through a press conference.Â
The city government has also ordered the malls, spas, auditoriums and gyms to shut to check overcrowding at public places. Besides, the government has asked officials to take stern action against those found flouting Covid-19 protocols. The government has also taken note of shortages of drugs at hospitals and ensures measures will be taken to ensure adequate supply chain of required drugs for the treatment of Covid-19 patients.Â