Delhi govt seals 20 COVID-19 hotspots

April 08, 2020 21:56

The Delhi government has sealed 20 COVID-19 hotspots in the national capital to combat the spread of the novel virus, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Wednesday.

Talking to reporters after a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Sisodia said, "Nobody will be allowed to enter or exit from these areas."

The government will ensure delivery of essential items in the areas that have been sealed, he added.

As on Tuesday, the total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital rose to 576, with 51 fresh cases and two deaths being reported in a day, according to the Delhi Health Department.

According to government sources, Nizamuddin, Sangam Vihar, Dilshad Garden, Malviya Nagar, Sadar Bazar, Nand Nagri are among the Covid-19 hotspots in Delhi which will be sealed. -- with inputs from agencies

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