Delhi Government shuts down schools, gyms and cinemas amid the alarming number of Covid Cases

While the Omnicron Variant of the Covid Pandemic is taking over the world, all the governments are ensuring vigilant preparation in case the scenario worsens. Arvind Kejriwal led Delhi Government also released some rules and regulations to ensure Covid preparedness. In Delhi, the fresh jumped by 50% in the last twenty four hours, and the the level 1 (yellow alert) of the Graded Response Action Plan was initiated.

CM Arvind Kejriwal stated to the citizens of Delhi that the measures were aimed at curbing an exponential number of cases. He also asked Delhiites to not panic and follow Covid appropriate behaviour. Buses in Delhi are also running on a fifty percent occupancy.

The first level of GRAP would see schools, colleges, cinema halls, banquet halls, gyms etc close down, while public transport will run with restrictions. Delhi Metro restricted entry to stations shortly after the order. Citizens in metro stations like Azadpur and Kashmiri Gate were seen in huge queues as limited people were allowed in one go.

If the positivity rate goes beyond 1% for two straight days, the level 2 (amber alert) of Graded Response Action Plan will be done and stricter restrictions will come into play.