The Delhi government on Wednesday asked the district magistrates to ensure that cultural events and gatherings are not held on Christmas and New Year because of the rising Omicron cases in the national Capital, reported ANI.
In an order, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority noted that it had placed a ban on gatherings and congregations on December 15 but the restrictions were not complied with.
“Hence, All DMs [district magistrates] and District DCPs [deputy commissioners of police] shall ensure that no cultural event/gatherings/congregation/take place for celebrating Christmas or New Year in NCT of Delhi,” the order said.
The order also directed the authorities to conduct surprise checks and take strict action against those not following the guidelines.
"All DMs and District DCPs shall ensure that no cultural event/gatherings/congregation/take place for celebrating Christmas or New Year in NCT of Delhi," reads the DDMA order pic.twitter.com/zyLAkc0mUx
— ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2021
The government asked the district magistrates to conduct surveys and identify potential Covid supers-preader areas
Pointing out that wearing masks is the most important weapon in the fight against the infection, the order directed Resident Welfare Associations and Market Traders Associations to not allow anyone in public without the protection.
It asked the Market Traders Associations to enforce “no masks, not entry” policy at their...
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