Delhi lockdown extended by another week; metro services to remain suspended

Sunday, 9 May 2021Newsdesk

Delhi first announced a week-long lockdown this year on April 19. It has been extended every Sunday since, as cases and positivity rate refused to dip.

New Delhi, 09 May 2021

As per news report of The Indian Express,The ongoing lockdown in Delhi has been extended for another week, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced Sunday. He said it will be harsher this time around and the Delhi Metro will not operate for at least a week.

“I have spoken to traders, women, youth and many others over the past few days. Everyone believes that while cases have come down, they are not at the level where the lockdown can be lifted otherwise what we have gained will be lost. So the lockdown is being extended for another week. This time, it will be a little stricter and the Metro will not operate,” Kejriwal said.

Source -The Indian Express