Delhi Chief Minister on Monday, 15 June, refuted speculations of another lockdown being planned for Delhi, amid a spurt in coronavirus cases, saying, "There are no such plans."
His tweet comes after Home Minister Amit Shah held an all-party meeting to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the national capital, with ramping up of testing and reducing its charges being discussed.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, the national capital has so far recorded 41,182 coronavirus cases and 1,327 deaths.
The present phase of the lockdown will be in place till 30 June in containment zones. According to PTI, on Tuesday afternoon, Modi will hold a video-conference with chief ministers, Lt governors and administrators of 21 states and Union territories.
Opening of malls, restaurants and places of worship were the latest restrictions to be eased in this phase of Unlock 1. In the all-party meeting, Amit Shah and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi reportedly assured that there will be coronavirus testing for all in Delhi.
(With inputs from PTI and NDTV)
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