CM Kejriwal on Sunday has announced extension of the lockdown in Delhi for a weeks time, stating that the unlock will start from May 31 in phases if the number of COVID-19 cases continued to decline.
Delhi recorded around 1600 positive cases in last 24 hours and the positivity rate has declined to less than 2.5 percent, he told.
“I consulted many people and the general opinion favoured lockdown extension for one week. So, Delhi government has decided that lockdown will be extended to 5 AM on May 31,” he said.
Kejriwal said the lockdown was required so that the gains made after much struggle are not lost.
He also stated that, he was in conversation with vaccine manufacturers to ensure the availability of vaccine Delhi, and asserted that Delhi government was ready to spend any amount for it.
-PTI
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