The AAP government has informed the Delhi High Court that it is actively considering whether to impose night curfew or weekend restrictions to contain the capital’s Covid-19 situation, as a bank made up of the judge Hima Kohli and Judge Subramonium Prasad asked the government if it will take any specific measures like other states.
The court was hearing a petition to increase Covid-19 testing facilities in Delhi.
Although the capital is dealing with a resurgence of Covid-19 cases since the last week of October, the AAP government has imposed no movement restrictions. It has reduced the number of guests allowed at wedding events from 200 to 50 and increased the fine for not wearing masks from 500 to 5,000 rupees.
The Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has reiterated that the blockade is not a solution; as it only delays the spread of the infection. However, during Thursday’s hearing, the government told the court that it was actively considering imposing a night curfew. “As active as Covid-19 cases?” asked the bank.
According to the Delhi health department bulletin, Delhi on Wednesday had 38,287 active cases of Covid-19. Active cases refer to the number of people who are currently infected, as the total count also includes the number of recovered cases.
When asked how awareness about appropriate Covid-19 behavior is spreading, the government said it held a group meeting with Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs). “Some viral videos suggest that thousands of people attended such meetings, please watch them and respond. These meetings can become spreaders of Covid-19. Additionally, you must tell us how many market associations and RWA you have contacted and what the plan is to involve them in your Covid management strategy, ”the court said.
“How do you make sure that people don’t fulfill the request at the wedding functions? How do you find out about these violations? What is your protocol? The wedding season is upon us, it is necessary to have a protocol to perform random checks and other acts to ensure that there is a control mechanism in place, “added the court.
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