Covid Alert: Delhi night curfew kicks in from today. Here's the list of exemptions

Delhi recorded a big spike in Covid-19 infections with 290 cases on Sunday. The positivity rate in the national Capital has gone up to 0.55%.

The Delhi government has activated the graded action plan prepared earlier this year to tackle surges in infections.

A night curfew has been announced from today. It will be in effect from 11pm to 5am.

Here are the list of exemptions from the night curfew in Delhi:

• Those travelling on foot to buy essentials like vegetables, milk and other household products from neighbourhood shops.
• People going to and returning from airports, railway stations and bus stops with valid tickets.
• Print and television journalists.
• Delivery persons carrying food or medical products.
• Shops selling vegetables, dairy products, meat.
• Pharmacies and drug stores.
• People travelling to get the Covid vaccine will be exempted after they produce a copy of their vaccine appointment.

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