Lockdown 4.0 in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal introduces odd-even rule for shops in the market; taxis, cabs to operate with 2 passengers

Lockdown 4.0 in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal introduces odd-even rule for shops in the market; taxis, cabs to operate with 2 passengers

The COVID-19 patients in Delhi have crossed the 10,000-mark and 160 patients have succumbed to the virus.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Monday, May 18, 2020, 06:50 PM IST
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Arvind Kejriwal | ANI Photo

With the beginning of Lockdown 4.0, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday has introduced an odd-even rule for the shops in the market. He also added that the private offices can open at full strength but they should try that most of the staff works from home.

Kejriwal said that transport services will be allowed in the city with social distancing norms. "Plying of buses in the city have been allowed with maximum of 20 passengers while taxis and cabs will be permitted with only 2 passengers at a time," he added. Construction activities are allowed but only with labourers who are in Delhi at present, he further said.

However, the Delhi Chief Minister stated that barber shops, spas and saloons to remain closed in the national capital. He further said that schools, colleges, universities, cinema halls, malls and bars will remain closed in the city. He said that hotels, gymnasium, swimming pool, entertainment parks and auditorium, and places of worship will remain closed. Moreover, social, political, sports, cultural and religious gathering will not be allowed.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had on Sunday asked Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, State Governments and State Authorities to continue the lockdown measures up to May 31.

Here are the activities allowed in Lockdown 4.0:

1. Bus services with restrictions.

2. Odd even for shops in the market

3. Home delivery of food

4. Autorickshaw with 1 passenger

5. Cabs with 2 passengers

6. Standalone shops

7. Industries with staggered timings

Here are the activities not allowed in Lockdown 4.0:

1. Metros

2. Schools, colleges, universities

3. Hotels

4. Cinema halls, malls, bars

5. Political, religious gatherings • Barbers, spa and salons

Also, curfew will be enforced from 7 pm to 7 am in the city, except for essentials.

Meanwhile, the COVID-19 patients in Delhi have crossed the 10,000-mark and 160 patients have succumbed to the virus.

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