Arvind Kejriwal Rules Out Lockdown, Says Some Curbs Will be Imposed in Delhi amid Surge in Covid-19 Cases

Amid rising cases of Covid-19 in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said lockdown is "not an option" but some restrictions will be put in place in the national capital which is reeling under the fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Kejriwal said this during an interaction with reporters after visiting the LNJP Hospital -- the mainstay of Delhi's fight against COVID-19 -- to review its preparedness.

"Lockdown is not an option, however, we will be putting some restrictions in place to contain the spread of the virus. We will release the restrictions in the coming few days. Covid centres are being rebuilt and some have already started functioning," he was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the chief minister's office.