Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press meet today and announced a strict curfew for weekends, during which all kinds of movement, except essentials services, will remain suspended.

Delhi government announces a weekend curfew to curb rising Covid-19 cases. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that gyms, malls, and auditoriums will be closed and Cinemas are allowed to operate at 30 percent capacity only. Chief Minister Kejriwal announced that curfew passes to be issued for those in essential services. He added, dining in restaurants is not allowed and only home delivery of food will be available.

Delhi has recorded more than 17,000 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, which is the highest single-day increase in the national capital since the onset of the pandemic.

The Delhi government had imposed a night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am from April 6 in view of the increasing COVID-19 situation.

Yesterday, CBSE announced the cancelation of class 10th and Postponed the Class 12th Board exams due to present pandemic conditions.