Seal-e-Bazaar in Delhi! State proposes sealing of markets to deal with Covid cases
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New Delhi, November 18: In a novel yet epectedly estimated move, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the state had taken the decision to reduce the number of people in the wedding ceremony to deal with the rising cases of COVID-19 in the city. The state of Delhi as already been suffering a lot, right from the government in rule to the recent pandemic situation.
Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, Kejriwal said, the government had taken the decision to allow only 50 persons in the wedding ceremony. "Earlier the limit was 200, allowed in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government. Since cases are rising in Delhi, we are sending a general proposal to Central Govt, that if required, Delhi Govt can implement shutting down those markets for few days, where norms are not being followed & they are becoming a local COVID-19 hotspot”, he said.
While the proposal has been sent for the approval of Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Kejriwal seemed assured that the same would also be sent to the Central Government to seek the permission for imposing limited restrictions in the market places as a safety measure. Further appreciating the help given by the Central Government to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Kejriwal said, 750 ICU additional beds would provide great help to the people of Delhi.
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“I am thankful to Central govt for helping Delhi people by increasing 750 ICU beds immediately. All governments and agencies have doubled their efforts to control COVID-19 but it can’t be done till people take precautions. I appeal all to wear masks & follow social distancing”, Kejriwal signed off.
Notably, Delhi has been witnessing a rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases from the last few days. The national capital had recorded its highest single-day spike of 8,593 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. On Wednesday, 104 fatalities, the highest in a day in over five months, were recorded.