Covid: All private offices will remain closed, work-from-home system returns, says DDMA

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All private offices will return to work-from-home system
All private offices in Delhi to be closed except those under exempted category
Delhi shut restaurants and bars and said only takeaways and home delivery would be allowed

In an attempt to contain the surge in cases, all private offices in Delhi will remain closed and employees will report under the work-from-home system. Only offices under essential services will be exempted.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Tuesday took this decision after reviewing the current situation in the national capital. Delhi reported over 19,000 new cases on Monday. The positivity rate stood at 25 per cent, the highest since May 5. The city also reported 17 deaths.

On Monday, Delhi shut restaurants and bars and said only takeaways and home delivery would be allowed. Also, offices had been asked to function with half their employees in office and the rest at home. Government offices in the city are working with 50 percent attendance.

Those exempted from the new rule include private banks, offices providing essential services, insurance companies, pharma companies, microfinance companies, lawyers' offices and courier services.

Delhi reported over 19,000 new cases yesterday, marginally lower than Sunday's 22,751. The positivity rate stood at 25 per cent yesterday, the highest since May 5. The city also reported 17 deaths.