COVID-19 cases reported in the city so far increased to 14,42,515 The national capital's first case of Omicron was reported on December 5 when a 37-year-old fully-vaccinated man who arrived in the city from Tanzania was found infected with the latest variant of coronavirus.
Since then the Omicron infection count has continued to surge in Delhi. Taking cognizance of the situation, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) directed district magistrates to ensure no Christmas and New Year gathering takes place in the national capital.
The DDMA said that restaurants and bars will continue to operate with up to 50 per cent of the seating capacity. Only 200 attendees are allowed in marriage-related gatherings, as per the order.