Arvind Kejriwal announces further relaxations for weekly markets, cinemas to reopen from October 15

The cinema halls have been allowed to open from October 15 by following all the Covid-19 related guidelines issued by the union ministry of health and family welfare.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced further relaxations for weekly markets i the nationla capital. He said on Twitter that all such markets will be opened from earlier restriction of two markets per day per zone.

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses as he launches 'Yuddh, Pradushan Ke Viruddh', mega anti-pollution campaign in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

“Now, all weekly markets in Delhi will be opened. Till now, only 2 markets per day per zone were allowed. Cinema halls in Delhi will also be opened from October 15. They have to follow all the guidelines issued by the central government,” Kejriwal tweeted.

The chief minister said that the reopening of weekly markets will give huge relief to the poor section of the society.

The restrictions were put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covie-19).

Kejriwal also announced the reopening of cinema halls from October 15. However, the halls have to follow social distancing guildelines and will open with 50 per cent seating capacity.

Earlier, the weekly markets in Delhi were allowed to open on a trial basis by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The markets were closed since March after coronavirus-induced lockdown was imposed to contain the pandemic.

Meanwhile, the national capital recorded 35 fresh casualties due to Covid-19 on Wednesday and the death toll mounted to 5,616, while 2,871 new cases took the tally to over 2.98 lakh, authorities said.