Delhi Government extends lockdown till May 31– Know What will Remain Open and Close here

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 23, 2021, extended the lockdown in the national capital for another week till May 31, 2021, till 5 am.  While making the announcement, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated that if COVID cases continue to decrease, the State Government will begin to unlock Delhi in a phased manner from May 31.

Lockdown has been extended till 31st May, 5am in Delhi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2021

The National Capital has been under complete lockdown since April 19, 2021. The decision was taken in view of the increasing COVID-19 cases during the second wave of the pandemic. 

While making the announcement regarding the lockdown extension in the state till May 31, the Chief Minister mentioned that Delhi has been recovering at a good speed and that the number of cases is on the decline, however, he added that he does not want to lose the gains that have been achieved in the last few days. 

There is a possibility that the third wave won't hit if everyone is vaccinated. We are planning to vaccinate everyone as soon as possible. I'm in talks with domestic & foreign companies regarding vaccines. We're ready to spend from our budget: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/v4LxXFdOqs

— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2021

Lockdown used to boost medical infrastructure in Delhi:

While announcing the extended lockdown in the National Capital, the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal also informed that the lockdown period by the state government was used to boost the medical infrastructure in the city. He added that the number of oxygen beds has also been increased at various locations. 

The Chief Minister further noted that the oxygen situation has improved in Delhi and that the government is not getting any panic or SOS calls from the hospitals anymore.

We used the lockdown period to boost our medical infrastructure & to increase oxygen beds at various locations. The oxygen situation has improved in Delhi. We're not getting panic or SOS calls from hospitals now: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/hlDxjlC5iX

— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2021

Essential services to continue:

While announcing 6 days lockdown in the National Capital, the Chief Minister assured that the essential services, food services, medical services will continue in the city.

Weddings can be held in Delhi with a gathering of only 50 people and passes will be issued by the government separately for it. 

Essential services, food services, medical services will continue. Weddings can be held with a gathering of only 50 people, passes will be issued separately for it. A detailed order will be issued shortly: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2021

Exemptions to be given amid lockdown:

•  Private medical personnel will be exempted on the production of the valid ID.

•  Patients and pregnant women going for medical aid along with an attendant will be exempted on the production of valid ID/medical papers/doctor's prescription.

•  Those who will be going for testing or vaccination will also be exempted on the production of valid ID.

Pvt medical personnel exempted on production of valid ID. Pregnant women/patients going for medical aid along with attendant,exempted on production of valid ID/doctor's prescription/medical papers. Those going for testing/vaccination exempted on production of valid ID: Delhi Govt

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2021

• People coming from or going to the airports/ISBTs/Railway Stations will be allowed to travel on the production of the valid ticket.

• Officials in the officers of diplomats of various nations, as well as those individuals who are holding any constitutional posts, will also be exempted on the production of valid ID.

Persons coming from/going to Airports/Railway stations/ISBTs allowed to travel on production of valid ticket. Officials in the officers of diplomats of various countries as well as persons holding any constitutional post exempted on the production of valid ID: Delhi Govt

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2021

• Media will be exempted on the production of the valid ID card. 

• There will be no restriction on the inter-state and intra-state movement/transportation of the essential goods. And no separate permissions will be required for such movements.

• Religious places will be allowed to open but no visitors will be allowed.

Media exempted on production of valid ID card. No restriction on inter-state & intra-state movement/transportation of essential goods. No separate permission/e-pass required for such movements. Religious places shall be permitted to open, but no visitors allowed: Delhi Govt

— ANI (@ANI) April 19, 2021

Delhi weekend curfew:

Amid the rising cases of Coronavirus in the city, the weekend curfew in the state was announced earlier on April 15, 2021. The step was taken to curb the rising cases of infections. 

However, the state government had decided that the curfew passes will be issued to those rendering the essential services.

While making the announcement, the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal stated that the restrictions in the city are required to curb the spread of COVID-19. The announcement was made by the government after a high-level meeting with L-G Anil Baijlal.

To control the spread of COVID19, it has been decided to impose weekend curfew in Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/4oc4kFMBLG

— ANI (@ANI) April 15, 2021