Weekend curfew, odd-even system for shops lifted in Delhi as Covid situation improves
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Weekend curfew, odd-even system for shops lifted in Delhi as Covid situation improves

DDMA also permitted restaurants to reopen with 50% capacity, while marriages can be held with a maximum of 200 guests in open areas. However, the night curfew will remain in place.

   
Closed shops at Chandni Chowk during the weekend curfew | ANI

Closed shops at Chandni Chowk during the weekend curfew in Delhi | Representational image | Photo: ANI

New Delhi: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday decided to lift the weekend curfew and odd-even system of opening non-essential shops in the city besides permitting restaurants and bars to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity, in view of improving COVID-19 situation.

The decision was made at a meeting headed by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. He, however, postponed the decision to reopen schools for the next meeting, officials said.

The government offices have also been allowed to reopen with 50 per cent staff, they said.

Another decision taken at the meeting was to allow marriage ceremonies with maximum 200 guests in open areas and up to 50 per cent capacity at indoor venues. So far, only 20 people were allowed to attend these events at home.

The night curfew imposed on weekdays from 10 pm to 5 am will continue.  The meeting also decided for strict enforcement and enhancement of Covid appropriate behaviour and other guidelines to check rise in cases, they added.

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