Covid-19: Delhi Govt Introduces New Restrictions, Check What's Allowed And What's Not

With the national capital reeling under the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Delhi government has introduced new restrictions to control the spread of the virus. The government has ordered the Delhi metro to operate at 50% capacity and limited the number of guests at weddings to 50, said officials. 

All social, political, sports, entertainment, cultural and religious gatherings have also been prohibited by the Delhi government. 

Negative RT-PCR report will be required for travellers arriving in the national capital from Maharashtra by air, the DDMA said, adding those without a report will have to undergo a 14-day quarantine.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority said restaurants, bars can operate at 50 per cent occupancy.

Delhi Metro, DTC and cluster buses will run at 50 per cent occupancy in view of the rising coronavirus cases, it said.

It said colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed in Delhi.

Not more than 20 people are allowed in funeral gatherings and upto 50 in weddings, it said.

Swimming pools will also remain closed except for training of sportspersons participating in national and international events.

(With PTI Inputs)