Authorities have imposed a complete weeklong curfew in New Delhi from tonight till next Monday morning in view of a surge in COVID-19 infections.
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As per an order issued by Chief Secretary New Delhi, Vijay Dev, the curfew will be effective from 10 pm tonight till 5 am next Monday morning.
It said the curfew had been necessitated in view of a sharp increase in the virus infections and the high positivity rate over the last few days.
However, officials and individuals associated with emergency services and expecting mothers, patients, media persons, students appearing in exams have been exempted from the restrictions.
It is pertinent to mention here that night and weekend curfews are already in place in the national capital. ( HT )
