<p>Those who have a valid night curfew e-pass are not required to take a separate pass for the weekend curfew, the Delhi government said on Friday.</p>.<p>Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday had announced a curfew this weekend and the closure of malls, gymnasiums and auditoriums till April 30 as part of sweeping restrictions to break the chain of the infection.</p>.<p>The Delhi government had on April 6 announced a seven-hour night curfew. The decision was taken after the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the city.</p>.<p>The DDMA order for curfew from 10 pm to 5 am will be in force till April 30.</p>.<p>"The e-pass possessed by a person for movement connected to essential goods and services during night curfew shall also be valid for weekend curfew period, " read a letter issued by the DDMA on Friday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/those-appearing-for-exams-this-weekend-in-delhi-will-not-require-curfew-e-passes-ddma-975010.html" target="_blank">Those appearing for exams this weekend in Delhi will not require curfew e-passes: DDMA</a></strong></p>.<p>A notice on the Delhi government website also said, "If you already hold a night-curfew ePass, you DO NOT have to re-apply for the weekend curfew. Your pass shall automatically be considered valid during the weekend (in the day-time)."</p>.<p>The e-pass is being issued for those who are engaged in providing essential services, but do not have a government ID.</p>.<p>This includes individuals related to commercial and private establishments -- like shops dealing with food, groceries, pharmaceuticals, or people working in banks, insurance offices, private security agencies and petrol pumps, among others -- and those going for Covid vaccination during the weekend curfew.</p>.<p>Delhi recorded 16,699 Covid-19 cases and 112 fatalities on Thursday, according to the health department. </p>
<p>Those who have a valid night curfew e-pass are not required to take a separate pass for the weekend curfew, the Delhi government said on Friday.</p>.<p>Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday had announced a curfew this weekend and the closure of malls, gymnasiums and auditoriums till April 30 as part of sweeping restrictions to break the chain of the infection.</p>.<p>The Delhi government had on April 6 announced a seven-hour night curfew. The decision was taken after the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the city.</p>.<p>The DDMA order for curfew from 10 pm to 5 am will be in force till April 30.</p>.<p>"The e-pass possessed by a person for movement connected to essential goods and services during night curfew shall also be valid for weekend curfew period, " read a letter issued by the DDMA on Friday.</p>.<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/those-appearing-for-exams-this-weekend-in-delhi-will-not-require-curfew-e-passes-ddma-975010.html" target="_blank">Those appearing for exams this weekend in Delhi will not require curfew e-passes: DDMA</a></strong></p>.<p>A notice on the Delhi government website also said, "If you already hold a night-curfew ePass, you DO NOT have to re-apply for the weekend curfew. Your pass shall automatically be considered valid during the weekend (in the day-time)."</p>.<p>The e-pass is being issued for those who are engaged in providing essential services, but do not have a government ID.</p>.<p>This includes individuals related to commercial and private establishments -- like shops dealing with food, groceries, pharmaceuticals, or people working in banks, insurance offices, private security agencies and petrol pumps, among others -- and those going for Covid vaccination during the weekend curfew.</p>.<p>Delhi recorded 16,699 Covid-19 cases and 112 fatalities on Thursday, according to the health department. </p>