India’s two largest cities imposed stringent restrictions on movement as new infections in the country shot past 200,000 on Thursday amid a surge in cases.
New Delhi planned to use hotels and banquet halls to treat coronavirus patients
Stay-at-home orders were announced for the weekend, though essential workers will be able to move about if they have a pass from local authorities.
Restaurants, malls, gyms and spas will be shut down. Movie theaters will close on weekends, but can operate on weekdays at a third of their capacity.
Similar measures were imposed in Maharashtra, home to financial capital, Mumbai.