Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in Delhi has been extended by one week, that is, May 31 till 0500 hrs.
The restrictions, which include the suspension of Metro services, will now stay in place till May 31 morning.
Addressing a digital press conference here, CM Kejriwal said in the past 24 hours, 1600 fresh COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Delhi and the positivity rate has come down to 2.5 per cent. He said the speed of the Coronavirus has declined rapidly in Delhi.
Kejriwal also said if the COVID-19 cases continue to decline at this pace, the Delhi government will start the unlock process in a phased manner from May 31.
He also appealed to the Delhiites to support the government and adhere to the lockdown this week same as before.
