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Delhi schools, gyms likely to open soon as DDMA meets to disuss covid curbs

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COVID-19 curbs, including reopening of schools and gyms, in view of the declining cases in the national capital. The number of daily cases in Delhi has been on the decline after touching the record high of 28,867 on January 13.

The DDMA, in its meeting on Friday, is likely to discuss lifting of the night curfew, along with other relaxations, including reopening of schools, gyms and spas.

The DDMA is also likely to review the city government's order which makes it compulsory to wear a mask while driving alone. The Delhi High Court termed it as "absurd" and asked why the decision was still prevailing.

In the last DDMA meeting, the Delhi government had recommended reopening of schools, saying it was necessary to prevent further damage to the social and economic well-being of children as the COVID-19 situation in the capital had improved.

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