Breaking News: Weekly Lockdown in Delhi, From Tonight to Next Monday 5am

Breaking News: Weekly Lockdown in Delhi, From Tonight to Next Monday 5am

Breaking News: Weekly Lockdown in Delhi, From Tonight to Next Monday 5am

New Delhi : The Delhi government is likely to impose a lockdown from tonight till next Monday morning as Covid cases continue to surge.

The government is likely to make an announcement on this in a meeting scheduled for 12 pm.  

The government is likely to impose curbs. Essentials will be allowed, while work from home will be mandatory for all private offices. Only government offices will remain open.

The official sources said that the decision was taken at a meeting held between Lt Governor Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Breaking News: Weekly Lockdwon in Delhi, From Tonight to Next Monday 5am

Breaking News: Weekly Lockdown in Delhi, From Tonight to Next Monday 5am

Delhi on Sunday recorded the biggest jump in its daily COVID-19 tally with 25,462 fresh cases, while the positivity rate shot up to 29.74 per cent -- meaning almost every third sample being tested in the city is turning out to be positive.

Delivering more bad news in an unprecedented public health crisis sweeping not just Delhi but the entire nation, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said less than 100 ICU beds are available in hospitals in the capital.

Authorities reported 161 deaths due to the disease in the last 24 hours. A day ago, 24,375 COVID-19 cases and 167 deaths were reported in the city.