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Kejriwal announces weekend curfew in Delhi

Kejrwal said essential services and weddings will not be affected during the weekend curfew
Last Updated 15 April 2021, 09:50 IST

Delhi announced a weekend curfew on Thursday and the closure of malls, gyms, spas and auditoriums in a bid to break the chain of Covid-19 infections in the city.

"To control the spread of Covid-19, it has been decided to impose a weekend curfew in Delhi," Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday.

Kejrwal said essential services and weddings will not be affected during the weekend curfew and passes will be provided to those attending weddings.

Malls, gyms, spas and auditoriums will be closed. Cinema halls will operate at 30 per cent capacity. People will not be allowed to dine-in restaurants, only home deliveries permitted.

Only one weekly market in a zone will be allowed to open per day and steps will be taken to control crowds in those permitted to function.

Kejriwal also said that there is no shortage of beds in hospitals in Delhi. "According to the latest data, more than 5,000 beds are available," he added.

He also urged everyone to be careful, follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and said that restrictions have bene imposed keeping everyone's health and well-being in mind.

Covid-19 cases, he said, are rising every day in Delhi and the restrictions were needed to check the spread of the virus.

The government will also ensure strict enforcement of Covid appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks, Kejriwal said, noting that many people were still not following it.

(With inputs from PTI)

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(Published 15 April 2021, 07:41 IST)

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