05 November Tuesday

Delhi Goes Under Lockdown For One Week

Web Desk‌Updated: Monday Apr 19, 2021

NEW DELHI:   Chief Minister Arvind Kejrival in a press conference on Monday announced  week-long  lockdown for the capital following huge surge in Covid cases. The move comes post Delhi reporting 23,500 fresh infections in the past 24 hours.

There will be no shortage of food supplies or medical treatment, Kejriwal assured at the meet. Staff at all private enterprises must work from home. Only government offices  and essential outlets shall remain open under lockdown. Gathering at weddings would be limited to 50 persons for which passes shall be issued to restrict numbers. Lockdown will come into force from 10 pm  this night. Delhi is already under weekend curfew.


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