All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Delhi, subject to positivity remaining below 1 percent, a Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting decided on Friday, 25 February.
The DDMA met on Friday under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to discuss the lifting of remaining COVID-19 curbs in the national capital.
What curbs have been relaxed? Is there still a night curfew? Why are the curbs being relaxed? Here is all you need to know:
Will there be night curfew in Delhi?
No, night curfew from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am has been lifted in Delhi.
Is it still mandatory to wear face masks?
Wearing face masks or face coverings are still mandatory in Delhi.
However, the fine for not wearing face masks has been reduced from Rs 2,000 to Rs 500.
When will schools reopen?
Schools will go completely offline in Delhi, starting 1 April.
What are the restrictions on public places?
According to The Indian Express, the 50 percent capacity rule in public places such as the following, are expected to be lifted by 28 February, Monday:
Bars
Restaurant
Can public gatherings take place?
Any decision regarding large public gatherings has not yet been made.
However, according to the existing guidelines, there cannot be any kind of:
Religious gatherings
Political gatherings
Festival gatherings
Watch this space for more information.
Why are the curbs being relaxed?
The curbs have been relaxed in Delhi for the following reasons:
A decline in the number of daily COVID-19 cases
People facing problems due to loss of jobs.
(Inputs from Mint and The Indian Express)
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