Dismissing the speculations, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday said no lockdown will be imposed in the national capital, in the wake of the third wave of COVID-19 since it has already peaked out.
Traders' body CAIT on Tuesday said a proposal to impose lockdown in market areas in the national capital may prove to be "counterproductive" as lakhs of livelihoods are at stake and urged the Centre to consult traders before taking any such decision.
Delhi is witnessing a spurt in Covid-19 cases since October 28 when the daily rise breached the 5,000-mark for the first time.
With the Delhi government allowing all the shops in the market and shopping complexes to operate on an odd-even basis, the national capital can expect more liquor shops to open across the city. However, those in malls will remain shut.
A mohalla clinic worker in the National Capital of Delhi tested positive for coronavirus
Delhi CM's decision came as reports of hospital and medical workers facing difficulties in commuting to work surfaced on Monday, a day after the Chief Minister announced a near-complete lockdown of the entire national capital to combat the spread of coronavirus
During the lockdown in Delhi, no public transport services shall be permitted and DTC buses shall operate at not more than 25 per cent capacity to cater to personnel engaged in essential services.
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