Coronavirus Cases Delhi: Capital reports 4,291 COVID-19 cases, positivity rate falls to 9.56%

Delhi COVID-19 Cases Updates: On Thursday, only 4,291 new Covid-19 cases were detected in Delhi, a decrease of 7498 from Wednesday. As a result, the positivity rate has decreased to 9.56 per cent. In addition to 34 new deaths, the government reported 9,397 recoveries from Covid infections in the national capital.

As a result of improvement in the situation in Covid, the Delhi government on Thursday lifted the weekend curfew in the national capital. 

As of now, the night curfew will remain in effect. 

Shops no longer have to follow odd-even curbs. 

The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. 

A cap of 200 people will also be imposed on wedding festivals in the capital by the DDMA. 

In addition, the bars and restaurants have been instructed to operate with 50 per cent of their capacity. 

The DDMA also directed officials to ensure strict enforcement of Covid-19 protocols like wearing masks and following social distancing. 

Besides, government offices will also be opened now but with 50 per cent capacity.

According to a PTI report, the discussion on the re-opening of schools will be taken up in the next DDMA meeting, and till then, the educational institutes will remain closed.

The COVID-19 night curfew in Delhi will continue between 11 pm, and 5 am from Monday.