The Delhi city government stated that starting today, from 11pm to 5am today, Delhi will impose a curfew because the capital of the country reported 290 new Covid cases on Sunday, an increase of 16%, and it will cause it within 24 hours. 1 related death was reported. The positive rate of cases has climbed to 0.5%-a critical level-if it remains at that level for two consecutive days, a “yellow alert” may be triggered.
According to the Delhi government’s four-phase Gradation Response Action Plan (GRAP), the yellow alert will lead to a series of additional containment measures. GRAP was approved by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority in July to predict the third wave of Covid, which aims to implement and remove restrictions according to the situation.
If the alarm goes off, most activities that resumed in stages when the second wave weakens will cease. The business hours of shops and malls selling non-essential goods and services will be restricted. According to the parity rules, they will be allowed to open from 10 am to 8 pm.
According to the yellow alert, restaurants in the city will be allowed to open at 50% capacity from 8 am to 10 pm, while bars will be allowed to open at 50% capacity from 12 noon to 10 pm. Cinema halls and multi-hall theaters that are currently open to audiences will be closed. The banquet hall and auditorium will do the same. However, the hotel will be allowed to continue operating.
The spa, gym, yoga academy and amusement park will be closed. Stadiums, stadiums and swimming pools will be closed. However, there will be no restrictions on holding national or international sports events in these places. The public park will remain open.
The yellow alert will not affect salons and beauty salons, which will be allowed to operate in the city. The Delhi Metro will operate at 50% of its seat capacity and passengers will not be allowed to stand inside. Interstate buses will operate at 50% of the seats, and cars, electric rickshaws, taxis and bicycle rickshaws will only allow two passengers to ride.
Only 20 people are allowed to participate in weddings and funerals, and social, political, religious, festive and entertainment-related activities will continue. Religious places will remain open, but the access of believers will be restricted.
The yellow alert will also close schools, colleges, educational institutions and coaching institutions. From 9 am to 5 pm, private offices will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity.
To date, Delhi has reported 14,43,352 coronavirus cases, including 25,105 deaths. The number of active cases is 1,103, of which 583 patients are isolated at home.
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