The Delhi Government on Sunday, May 23rd decided to Extend the Lockdown for one more week till 31st May 2021.
Lockdown in the National Capital of India (Delhi) has been extended by another week despite a decline in the Covid cases and a dip in the case positivity rate. The Lockdown in Delhi has been extended till 7 AM on May 31st. The Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal while announcing the extension of Lockdown said, “Due to the efforts of Delhiites against Corona Virus, the situation is getting better, we have to remain disciplined in this way.”
कोरोना के ख़िलाफ़ दिल्लीवासियों की कोशिशों से स्थिति बेहतर हो रही है, हमें इसी तरह अनुशासित रहना है | Press Conference | LIVE https://t.co/jSIrwjVQpL
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 23, 2021
At Present Delhi’s Positivity rate has come down from a record high in the last week of April at 36%, to an approximately 5% now.
The Coronavirus situation has been improving in Delhi with a number of cases and positivity rate going down in the past few days.
Due to the decline in the number of daily cases, there are demands from a significant portion that a gradual relaxation in the guidelines could be given if the lockdown is not being lifted completely.
E-Pass for travelling under Lockdown in Delhi
The E-Pass will be issued to all the people who are delivering essential food items and services to the residents of Delhi. Also those who are working in media sector or any other sector will get an E-Pass. On 19th April 2021 CM Arvind Kejriwal in his speech has informed us that due to the lack of Oxygen, ICU Beds, Ventilators, Medicines & Remdesivir.
E-Pass is not required for :
- Pregnant Women
- On Production of Doctor’s Prescription or Medical Papers, valid I Card, Photo Entry Passes, Permission Letters issued by the court administration, Service ID Cards, valid Admit Card, a valid ticket
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People traveling under Lockdown in Delhi can issue valid E-Pass from here.