Kejriwal announces lockdown rules for Delhi
Kejriwal announces lockdown rules for Delhi
Kejriwal announces lockdown rules for Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday addressed the new lockdown guidelines for Delhi, a day after the Union Home Ministry announced its guidelines for the 4th phase of the lockdown.
"The coronavirus will not disappear over the next month or two. As I have said earlier, we have to learn to live with, coexist with, the coronavirus," Mr. Kejiwal said.
"The lockdown cannot last indefinitely; we have to now think about and proceed with, restarting our economic activity.
"The metro will not be operational, schools, shopping malls, swimming pools, bars, auditoriums, cinemas will remain shut. Barbers, spas and saloon will be shut.
"Political, religious, social gatherings will not be allowed.
"Citizens above 65, pregnant women, children below ten will not be allowed. Stadiums will be open but spectators will not be allowed.
"Auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaw, rickshaws are allowed but with only one passenger, cabs with two passengers. But it will be the responsibility of the drivers to ensure sanitisation after each trip.
"Buses will be allowed, but only 20 passengers each; each to be thermally screened before boarding the bus. On private vehicles: two passengers in cars, two on two wheelers.
"All government and private offices can be open but I would request that private offices operate with half the staff.
"Shops will open at markets but on odd and even basis.
"Only 50 guests allowed per wedding and 20 individuals at funerals, social distancing will need to be maintained. Wearing masks is mandatory and social distancing is also mandatory in Delhi.
"As per the Centre’s guidelines the movement of essentials service providers, especially medical staff will be permitted; goods carriers will also be permitted."
- Jatin Anand