DELHI ENDS NIGHT CURFEWS , SCHOOLS ARE RE-OPENING

(The Quiver) : Night curfew in Delhi will end from Monday , the government made this announcement on today as Covid-19 cases continued to fall. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has also reduced the fine for not wearing mask from Rs1,000 to Rs 500. All schools can resume classes on campus from April 1. Delhi government has also shortened night curfew from 11 pm, instead of 10 pm.

The decision to end the night curfew and reopen schools fully was taken as COVID-19 cases have come down, sources said. There were also concerns over people facing hardships due to loss of businesses, they said.

The government will, however, keep a strict watch to ensure people follow COVID-19 safety measures, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.

The restrictions will remain deactivated if the national capital’s positivity rate, or the number of infections every 100 tests, remains below 1 per cent.

The Home Ministry has also asked states and Union Territories to consider relaxing Covid curbs for social, sports, entertainment, academic and religious events as well as night curfew hours.