Delhi curfew style 'lockdown' IMPOSED on weekend: Check major announcement from Arvind Kejriwal -- All details here

Delhi weekend curfew news: Amid the rapid spread of COVID-19 cases in India, including National Capital Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has imposed a weekend lockdown or curfew to contain a steep increase in COVID-19 infections.

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Shopping malls, gyms, dine-out service at restaurants and some weekly markets will be shut during the weekend and only essential services would remain operational, Kejriwal said. Kejriwal also said that there is no shortage of COVID-19 beds in Delhi hospitals.

The CM said "there is no shortage of beds in hospitals in Delhi. According to the latest data, more than 5000 beds are available.'' Kejriwal further added that curfew passes will be issued to those rendering essential services.

Malls, gyms, spas and auditoriums will be closed. Cinemas halls to operate at 30% capacity only. People will not be allowed to dine-in restaurants, only home deliveries permitted," CM Arvind Kejriwal said.

The Delhi CM made this announcement after holding a crucial meet with Lt Governor Anil Baijal regarding the coronavirus situation in the UT. It was earlier reported that CM Arvind Kejriwal may announce a weekend curfew in Delhi.

According to the Zee Media Bureau, the development comes as the national capital on Wednesday recorded the biggest single-day jump in its COVID-19 tally with 17,282 new cases, while over 100 people died.
 
Additionally, the national capital reported over 104 deaths, whereas the country reported 1,033 deaths due to COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, which was the highest since October 2020. In Delhi, the number of cremations at its biggest crematorium, Nigambodh Ghat have gone up by at least 30 percent.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain had earlier said that COVID-19 cases are rising very rapidly in the national capital but “there is no slowdown”. The minister, however, had also reiterated that lockdown was not a solution to the situation, and advised people to step out only if urgent, avoid gatherings, wear masks and follow COVID-19-appropriate behaviour.