Delhi eases restrictions on markets but schools, colleges to stay shut

Shops will be open seven days a week from 10am to 8pm compared to the odd-even system now, says Arvind Kejriwal.

Delhi will ease restrictions for markets, malls and restaurants from Monday as Covid-19 infections decline, said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Shops will be open seven days a week from 10am to 8pm compared to the odd-even system now, said Kejriwal in a televised statement. The relaxation will be on trial basis for a week and strict action will be taken if the Covid numbers rise.

Restaurants, which allowed to do takeaways and home deliveries, can now have diners but with only 50 per cent of seating capacity.

Weekly markets have been allowed but with 50 per cent vendors and only