New Delhi: After the alarming spike in Coronvirus cases, the Delhi government on Friday decided to close down all government and private schools in the city.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal today tweeted that all schools will remain closed till further orders.
कोविड के बढ़ते मामलों के कारण, दिल्ली में सभी स्कूल (सरकारी, प्राइवेट सहित), सभी क्लासेज के लिए अगले आदेश तक बंद किए जा रहे हैं।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 9, 2021
New Covid-19 cases were steadily rising in the national capital for a fortnight. However, the cases registered sudden spike in last 4-5 days with swing of 2-3 thousand in a day. Yesterday, Delhi recorded over 7,400 Corona cases, the highest figure in 2021.
Night curfew in Delhi to contain Coronavirus
On April 6, night curfew was imposed in Delhi from 10 pm to 5 am with immediate effect till 30th April, in the wake of COVID19 situation. Residents are not allowed to come out of their house from 10 pm to 5 am.
Here is what will be allowed and what not
# Buses, metro, autos, taxis and other modes of public transport will be allowed to ferry only those people who are exempt from night curfew. Depts providing essential services to remain exempt.
# There shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement/transportation of essential/non-essential goods. No separate permission/e-pass will be required for such movements.
# Rules applicable to movement of people & not essential goods & services.
# Pvt doctors, nurses & paramedical staff to remain exempt from night curfew if ID card is produced.
# Passengers going to airports, railway stations & bus stations will be exempted if a valid ticket is produced.
# Pregnant women and patients going for treatment exempted
