In an attempt to control the coronavirus outbreak, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday has announced a complete lockdown in the national capital from March 23 till March 31. In a press conference, Kejriwal said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital has decided to impose lockdown from 6 AM on Monday to midnight of March 31 2020.
The Chief Minister informed that there are 27 cases in Delhi – 6 of them fall under the category of transmission, 21 had come from foreign countries.
Adding further, Kejriwal said that grocery stores, bakery, hospital, medical store, petrol pump and other establishments providing essential service will continue to function during the lockdown period in Delhi.
During the lockdown period, which begins on Monday, all domestic and international flights into Delhi banned till March 31, the Chief Minister announced.
Kejriwal said that 25 per cent of the DTC bus fleet will continue to ply on roads of Delhi to carry people involved in essential services.
Adding further, Kejriwal said all private offices will remain closed but the employees – both permanent and contractual – will be considered to be on-duty. The companies will have to provide them with the salary for this duration, Kejriwal said
