COVID-19 Delhi weekend curfew: Wedding passes to theatre attendance, here is everything you need to know

The Delhi government has decided to implement a weekend curfew in the national capital to check overcrowding at public places as coronavirus cases continue to rise. According to sources, the curfew will start from 10 pm on Friday and go on till 5 am on Monday. Here is what you should know about the weekend curfew in the national capital amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases.

With more than 17,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day, the highest ever, the Delhi government has decided to implement a weekend curfew in the national capital to break the chain. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS) 

Calling the ongoing Covid wave 'far more dangerous', Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a series of restrictions. (Photo | PTI)

Malls, spas, auditoriums and gyms will be shut down to check overcrowding at public places on Saturdays and Sundays. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

According to sources, the curfew will start from 10 pm on Friday and go on till 5 am on Monday. People will not be allowed to dine-in restaurants and only home deliveries will be permitted. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

However, cinema halls can function with a 30 per cent audience. Besides, the government has asked officials to take stern action against those found flouting Covid-19 protocols. (Photo | Parveen Negi, EPS)

Weekly markets will be restricted to one per day per zone. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

During this curfew, essential services will continue and for weddings, special passes will be given by the government to conduct ceremonies and for easy movement without any harassment. (Photo | PTI)

Doctors will be allowed to travel sans e-pass. They only need to show valid ID proofs, if challenged. (Photo | PTI)