Covid-19 lockdown extended in Delhi till 17 May

May 9: In his attempt to break the chain of coronavirus, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has extended the lockdown in the city by another week, making the restrictions stricter. This time,eEven the metro services have been suspended. The fresh lockdown will be on till 5 am on 17 May.

CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “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.” Delhi first announced a week-long lockdown this year on April 19. It has been extended every Sunday since.