Delhi lockdown from 10pm to April 26 morning, essential services allowed

The city last week declared a weekend curfew, restricting public gatherings and reducing public transport.

Delhi will be under lockdown from 10pm of April 19 to 5 am of April 26 to contain the spread of Covid-19 cases, said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday as the warned that the city’s healthcare system was “under stress".

“Delhi’s hospitals are overwhelmed; 25,000 patients are coming in daily,” said Kejriwal as he explained the reasons for the "short lockdown".

“"Essential services, food services, medical services will continue. Weddings can be held with a gathering of only 50 people, passes will be issued separately for it. A detailed order will be issued shortly,” he said.

Delhi on Sunday