Inview of recent surge in covid19 cases in Delhi, the CM Arvind Kejriwal todayannounced a weekend curfew to tackle the transmission. Besides, malls, gyms,spas, auditoriums in Delhi will remain closed and cinema halls will operatewith 30 per cent capacity, said Kejriwal.
Essentialservices will be allowed and people are supposed to inform their wedding dateswell in advance and they will be issued passes for the same. There will bespecial markets with special arrangements and no dine in at restaurants. Wewill implement more laws for wearing masks.
Theweekend curfew will come in effect from Friday 10pm to Monday 6am. Delhi ChiefMinister Arvind Kejriwal met with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and otherofficials to discuss various restrictions.
Delhion Thursday reported over 17,282 fresh cases, the highest single-day surge inthe capital since the pandemic erupted.
Kejriwalin the virtual interaction said that there is no shortage of beds in hospitalsin Delhi.
"Enforcementwill be stricter at all public places and markets so that social distancing anduse of masks should be implemented properly," Arvind Kejriwal said.
"Therestrictions are for you, your lives and your health. I know that theserestrictions will create problems, but it will help us in defeating the 4thwave of Corona," the Chief Minister added.