COVID-19: Gyms in Delhi to remain closed as authorities maintain 'status quo' in Sept

Gyms and yoga centres in city are unlikely to open this month as Delhi Disaster Manment Authority on Thursday issued an order maintaining "status quo" on prohibited activities till September 30.

se establishments in national capital had been closed since March 22 after outbreak of COVID-19. Recently, AAP government had sent a proposal to Lt Goverr Anil Baijal to allow gyms and yoga centres to reopen.

Chief Secretary Vijay Dev, who is also chairman of DDMA's state executive committee, in an order said one weekly market will be allowed to function in every municipal zone daily till September 13.

In ar order issued on Thursday, DDMA permitted hotels, restaurants and clubs to serve liquor to customers on a trial basis from September 9 to 30. Opening of metro train services and weekly markets have already been allowed in city.

Delhi on Thursday recorded 2,737 new COVID-19 cases, city's highest single-day spike in 67 days, taking infection tally to over 1.82 lakh, while death toll mounted to 4,500, authorities said.

This is third successive day in September when city has reported over 2,000 new cases.

On August 29, Union Home Ministry had issued Unlock 4 guidelines under which metro trains have been allowed to resume services from September 7 in a graded manner, while political, social and religious congregations of up to 100 people have been permitted from September 21.

However, schools, colleges and or educational and coaching institutions will remain closed for students till September 30, with some relaxations for students of classes 9 to 12.