New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the government is not imposing a complete lockdown in Delhi as of now, but will have to do it the need arises. He also said that the earlier limit on gathering has been reduced to 5 people in the national capital, in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
"I appeal to all of you to discontinue your morning walks for some time and stay at home. We are not doing a lockdown currently but we might in future, if necessary for your betterment and safety", he said as reported by ANI.
"Five or more people can not gather at any place in Delhi. If there are five people, they should maintain at least one-metre distance from each other. According to an earlier order, 20 or more people were barred from gathering at a place", Kejriwal added.
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Addressing the media persons digitally, which the AAP announced earlier in the day, CM Arvind Kejriwal also said that the number of DTC buses running on Delhi roads will reduce to 50 per cent on during the Janta Curfew on Sunday. "50 percent buses in the capital will not function tomorrow due to Janta Curfew", he said.
Kejriwal also urged the people to discontinue their morning walks for some time in order to prevent the further spread of the highly contagious virus prevailing in the country.
“I appeal to all of you to discontinue your morning walks for some time and stay at home. We are not doing a lockdown currently but we might in future, if necessary for your betterment and safety”, he said.
Kejriwal also announced that the Delhi government will provide free ration to the daily wage labourers, who are severely affected by the coronavirus curbs and losing their livelihood.
“Daily wage labourers are losing their livelihood due to coronavirus. We've decided to provide free ration to over 72 Lakh people who are dependent on Delhi govt’s ration scheme. Each person will now get 7.5kg ration instead of 5kg that they usually get”, he announced.
Kejriwal also said that the Delhi government is also doubling the pension for widows, divyangs and old age people for the month of April and will also provide free food in night shelters.
“We are doubling widow, old age, divyang pensions for April. We will provide food in night shelters free of cost”.
Delhi has so far witnessed 32 cases of coronavirus including 1 foreign national, 1 dead and 5 cured people. The Delhi government has also announced the closure of all malls and shops in the state-city, except medical shops.