Weekend Curfew in Delhi ends: The Government of Delhi on January 27, 2022, lifted the weekend curfew in Delhi along with an odd-even rule for shops. However, the issue of reopening of schools will be taken up in the next meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
Earlier on January 21, 2022, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal had rejected the proposal by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to remove the weekend curfew in the National Capital as the state sees a dip in active COVID-19 cases. However, the Lieutenant Governor has approved the State Government's proposal of allowing the private offices to function at 50% capacity.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia, on January 4, 2022, had announced a weekend curfew in Delhi to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases in the National capital.
Weekend Curfew in Delhi: Metro, Buses to run at full capacity
The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia informed that in order to avoid crowing at the metro and bus stations, the metro and DTC buses will be running at full capacity. However, he added, it will be mandatory for commuters to wear masks all the time while traveling.
Buses and metro trains will again run at full seating capacity to avoid crowding outside metro stations and at bus stops: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia pic.twitter.com/eLTDqQRPQU
— ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2022
While announcing the Weekend Curfew in Delhi Guidelines appealed to the citizens of Delhi to remain at home during Saturdays and Sundays and only go out in case of any emergency.
Weekend Restrictions ends in Delhi: What is open and shut?
What will be allowed-
1. Odd-even system for the non-essential shops will end in Delhi with the decline in COVID-19 cases.
2. Weddings will be permitted in the National Capital with a maximum attendance of 200 people or 50% capacity of the venue.
3. Bars, restaurants, and cinema halls can now operate with 50% capacity.
4. Government and Private offices can also operate with 50% capacity.
What will remain shut-
1. The night curfew will be continued from 10 PM to 5 AM.
2. Schools and educational institutions will remain close.
3. COVID appropriate behaviour will be strictly imposed and enhanced and other guidelines will also be introduced to check any possible surges in the National Capital.
Delhi Govt urges people to not panic
Manish Sisodia while briefing about COVID guidelines in Delhi urged people to not panic amid the COVID-19 outbreak. He also informed that the suggested data available so far indicates that the Omicron variant spreads rapidly but is very less severe. However, people must be cautioned, must wear masks, and avoid crowded places at all costs.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tests COVID positive
The Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal on informed on January 4, 2022, that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He added that he has isolated himself and urged those who came in close contact with him to get themselves tested.
Arvind Kejriwal, from the past few days, was campaigning in the poll-bound states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Goa.
COVID-19 cases in Delhi
Since last week, the National Capital has seen a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases. On January 3, 2022, Delhi reported 4,099 fresh cases, and with a spike in COVID cases, the positivity rate has climbed to 6.46 percent.
As per the data released by Delhi Government, only 420 of 9,029 COVID beds in Delhi Hospitals are occupied.
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