Delhi unlock guidelines live: Markets, malls to be opened on odd-even basis, says CM Arvind Kejriwal
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced further lockdown relaxations from the next week amid a dip in the city's daily Covid-19 case count.
"Lockdown will continue with more relaxation in other activities. Markets, malls to be opened on the odd-even basis between 10am and 8pm," Kejriwal said.
Delhi Metro to resume services with 50% capacity.
"In government officers, all Group A officers will work while only 50 per cent staff of other categories will attend office," the CM said.
Shops selling essential commodities will open every day.
"If coronavirus situation remains under control after the resumption of these activities, more will be allowed in coming weeks," Kejriwal said.
"Delhi reported about 400 new Covid-19 cases while positivity rate is around 0.5 per cent," the chief minister added.
"We are preparing for third wave of Covid-19 keeping in mind that 37,000 cases may be reported at its peak. We're creating 420 tonne oxygen storage capacity to tackle another possible shortage, setting up 64 oxygen plants," he said.
"Two genome sequencing labs being set up at LNJP, ILBS to determine coronavirus variant attacking Delhi," Kejriwal added.
