Updated Apr 15, 2021 | 14:16 IST
Delhi news: The COVID-19 situation in Delhi continues to worsen as the national capital registered the highest single-day spike of 17,282 fresh cases on Wednesday. Representative image | Photo Credit: IANS
New Delhi: A day after Delhi registered a new high daily COVID-19 tally of 17,282 cases, as well as 104 deaths, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced weekend curfew in the national capital.
People, who are scheduled to attend weddings in Delhi, will be given e-passes to facilitate movement during the weekend curfew, announced Kejriwal.
The Delhi CM assured that essential services would not be affected due to the weekend curfew.
Lockdown in India 2021: List of cities under lockdown and night curfew
Lockdown in India 2021: List of cities under lockdown and night curfew
Lockdown in India 2021: Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government is imposing a lockdown in the Nagpur district from March 15 to 21 in the state. Here is a list of cities under lockdown and night curfew.
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Covid 19: Lockdown in India 2021 | Representatiopnal image
The coronavirus outbreak came to light on December 31, 2019. Subsequently, the disease spread to more Provinces in China and to the rest of the world. As per the latest Health Ministry data, India s total Covid-19 active caseload has reached 2,19,262, comprising 1.93 percent of the total infections. Maharashtra, Kerala, and Punjab cumulatively account for 77 percent of India s total active cases.