DDMA to hold Covid review meeting today; might ease covid restrictions

New Delhi, February 4: As Delhi continues to witness a decline in COVID cases, The Delhi Disaster Management Authority will hold a key review meeting on Friday to take a call on whether to further ease Covid-19 restrictions.

As per reports, The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is likely to decide on the reopening of schools in the national capital on Friday, it is also likely to discuss lifting of the night curfew, along with other relaxations, including reopening of gyms and spas.

Schools across the nation are opening, according to the Ministry of Health, schools have fully opened in 11 states, partially for higher classes in 16 states and are closed in 9 states.

Furthermore, 95% of teaching and non-teaching staff in schools are vaccinated, some states have achieved 100% vaccination coverage.

The DDMA, in its last meeting in January, had removed the weekend curfew & allowed bars & restaurants to function at 50% of their seating capacity.

Delhi on Thursday records 2,668 fresh Covid cases & 13 deaths; while the positivity rate dropped to 4.3% active cases re 13,620 in the capital.