Delhi Govt Ends All COVID-19 Restrictions, Night Curfew to be Lifted from Monday, Schools asked to Fully Reopen from April 1

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The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), on Friday lifted all COVID-19 restrictions in the Union Territory due to a dip in the positivity rate below 1 per cent. Night curfew in Delhi will be lifted from Monday. Stress has been given on COVID appropriate behaviour, masking, surveillance, testing, and vaccination. Schools have also been asked to do away with the hybrid mode of classes from April 1 - news agency ANI reported citing sources.

"Fine for not wearing masks reduced from Rs 2,000 to Rs 500...," said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The decision to lift all COVID-19 curbs in Delhi was taken at the DDMA meeting chaired by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. The meeting was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other key ministers of the Delhi government including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Revenue Minister Kailash Gehlot, NITI Aayog member VK Paul and Health Department officials.

"Except for gatherings related to political, social, cultural and such other activities, the remaining restrictions are expected to be lifted as the Covid situation has improved significantly," a Delhi government official had earlier told news agency PTI.

Many traders' bodies, including the Chamber of Trade and Industry, have approached Delhi LG seeking relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions citing a dip in the number of cases in the city. Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta had also written to Baijal urging him to allow devotees and visitors to temples and other religious places in the national capital.