The Arvind Kejriwal government has imposed weekend curfew in Delhi to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the capital. Before this, a night curfew was imposed in Delhi from 10 to 5. On Wednesday, Delhi reported 17,282 fresh cases, the highest single-day spike the national Capital had seen so far. The number of daily Covid deaths has also been increasing with 104 deaths on Wednesday alone. Kejriwal said Delhi is not facing a shortage of Covid beds and urged people not to be choosy about hospitals in this time of crisis. “Even now there are at least 5,000 beds vacant in the city for Covid treatment. I request you all not to be choosy about the hospital you want to get your Covid-19 positive patient admitted to. If you do this, it will create a problem for us,” he said. The chief minister said weekly markets will operate in a regulated manner, which means only one weekly market per day per zone will be allowed. A senior official who attended the meeting said the L-G has suggested that such weekly markets be shifted to open playgrounds in schools so that enforcement agencies can ensure Covid-19 protocols are strictly followed.
Here's what's allowed and what's not in the state
People who have pre-planned wedding schedules will get e-passes to facilitate movements with social distancing in place during the weekend curfew.
Restaurants will only have takeaway service. No sitting and dining will be permitted. This rule pertains to all days, not just weekends.
Cinema halls will operate with 30% capacity during weekdays and will remain closed on the weekends.
Malls, gyms, and spas will remain closed on all days.
Enforcement of COVID norms will be strictly implemented in public places.
All throughout the week, essential services will be functional.