Delhi Lockdown News Today: Will lockdown be EXTENDED? Check what Arvind Kejriwal has to say

Delhi Lockdown News Today: Delhi registered 3,231 new COVID-19 cases on May 20, 2021, over the last 24 hours, lowest number of fresh cases since April 1 this year as per ANI. 

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decrease in the national capital, there are speculations that the lockdown will be lifted soon. However, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the government will take a call on the lockdown over the weekend.

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As per an india.com report, on Thursday evening, the Delhi Chief Minister said, "Over the weekend, I will talk to LG Sir. Whatever discussion will happen with LG Sir and whatever decision will be made; we will tell you." The lockdown in Delhi was started last month as there was a sudden surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and healthcare system was struggling with a shortage of oxygen, hospital beds, drugs and medical workers in some cases. Last Sunday, Kejriwal announced the lockdown in the union territory till May 24, 2021. The lockdown was imposed in the national capital since April 19 because of the spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

Till May 24, 2021, the metro services have also been asked to remain shut due to precautionary measure. However, essential services, including plumbing and electrician services, has been allowed to operate. Also, essential workers in government offices in reduced capacity have been allowed to travel.

On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced compensation to the families that have suffered loss of family members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also announced that the children who have lost both their parents either because of COVID-19 or in case one of the parents were dead and the other succumbed to COVID-19, will be given a monthly pension of Rs 2500 till they attain 25 years of age.

Notably, the COVID-19 positivity rate has come down to 5.5 per cent over the last 24 hours in the national capital. This is also the lowest positivity rate since April 6, 2021, on which positivity rate of 4.93 per cent was recorded.