Delhi to reimpose Covid-19 restrictions amid surge in cases? DDMA to decide on April 20
Zee News
The DDMA meeting on April 20 comes as Delhi is witnessing an uptick in Covid-19 cases. During the review meeting, the DDMA will discuss reimposing the mandatory use of face masks.
New Delhi: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will hold a meeting on April 20 to discuss the current situation in wake of rising Covid-19 cases in the national capital. Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, and others will be present.
DDMA meeting on April 20 comes as Delhi is witnessing an uptick in Covid-19 cases. During the review meeting, the DDMA will discuss reimposing the mandatory use of face masks.
"The Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday next week under the chairmanship of Lt Governor Anil Baijal. It will discuss the prevailing Covid situation, including the recent rise in the number of cases," a senior Delhi government official said.
The DDMA may reconsider its earlier decision to lift the fine on not wearing face masks in public places as a lot of people have stopped using them despite the increase in infections. The health department of the Delhi government, in an order on April 2, had said that fines will not be imposed for not wearing face masks in public places.
Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor urged L-G Anil Baijal and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to make face masks mandatory at all places, including public transport, offices, and shops and cinemas.
