The five new areas include Lane 24-28 of Tughlaqabad Extension, Block - G of Jahangirpuri, Flat number 265 to 500 of Sanjay Enclave, Block 34 of Trilokpuri, and Block AF of Shalimar Bagh.
The containment zones are areas where cases of COVID-19 are detected.
The containment operation includes sealing off the area with police barricades and shutting the entry and exit with tin walls. No one is allowed to enter or exit a containment zone and checking is intensified.
To get de-sealed, such areas should not report any COVID-19 case for 28 consecutive days.
( With inputs from ANI )