Delhi Restrictions: Weekend Curfew; Malls, Gyms Shut, Home Delivery For Restaurants Amid Spike In Covid-19 Cases

The Delhi government on April 15 announced fresh curbs to tackle Covid-19 in the city. It includes a weekend curfew, closure of shopping malls, auditoriums, gyms, spas, bars & dine-in services at restaurants. Weekend curfew will remain in force between 10 pm Friday & 5 am Monday. Other curbs, along with the night curfew, will stay till April 30, according to an order issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). Addressing a webcast, CM Arvind Kejriwal said the restrictions are being imposed to arrest the spread of the virus, which has put the medical infrastructure & healthcare workers under tremendous strain. Delhi recorded 17,282 fresh cases of COVID-19 on April 14, the highest single-day surge in the national capital since the onset of the pandemic. Over 100 fatalities were reported, according to data shared by the health department. Delhi's rate of people testing positive has climbed to nearly 16 per cent, up from 12.4 per cent on April 12. Watch the video to know more.

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