Covid-19 in India: One-week curfew in Delhi from tonight

Delhi - A weekend curfew was already on in the capital but has now been extended.

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By Web Report

Published: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 10:22 AM

Last updated: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 11:15 AM

Delhi will be under a complete curfew from Monday night to the morning of April 26.

According to NDTV, the one-week curfew extends the weekend curfew that was already in place in the capital.

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The move comes amidst a record rise in Covid cases in the city, with new 25,462 cases being recorded on Sunday alone. Delhi also shows a nearly 30 per cent positivity rate, with almost every third sample being tested turning out Covid-positive.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said less than 100 ICU beds are available in hospitals in the capital.

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Published: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 10:22 AM

Last updated: Mon 19 Apr 2021, 11:15 AM

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