Delhi extends curfew as Covid situation grim; retailers demand support

Estimates suggest the closure of all retail hubs for a week caused a loss of Rs 2,000 crore to Delhi's retail business.

With Covid-related deaths mounting amidst a healthcare system stretched beyond its limit, the Delhi government today extended the ongoing curfew by a week. The restrictions that were imposed on April 20 will now remain in place at least till 5 am on May 3.
 
“The coronavirus situation had worsened, which is why we started a six-day lockdown last week. It is scheduled to end tomorrow. But the infections are continuing to rise. In view of this, everybody agrees that we need to extend the restrictions to curb the spread further,” Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.
 
Since the curfew