NEW DELHI, Jun 14 (NNN-ANI) – The Delhi state government, yesterday announced more COVID-19 lockdown relaxations, opening restaurants with 50 percent seating and all shops. Till now only 50 percent of shops were allowed to open alternatively.
Announcing the relaxations, Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, allowed all economic activities, except some that will remain prohibited, and some that will continue in a restricted manner.
All schools, colleges, and other educational institutions, will continue to remain closed.
Among the places that will remain closed include gymnasiums and swimming pools. Temples and other religious places have been allowed to open, but no devotees would be allowed.
The new relaxations will be implemented with effect from today, said Kejriwal, and added, “This will be done on a trial basis for a week, and if cases increase, stricter restrictions will be imposed.”
The national capital has been witnessing a consistent decrease in cases, and also deaths from the pandemic, if compared to Apr-May when new cases per day peaked at over 28,000 for a few days.
From today onwards there will be 100 percent attendance of senior government officers and 50 percent for the rest in government offices. All private offices shall be allowed to function to the extent of 50 percent strength of their staff, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.– NNN-ANI
