The peace of recovery is faster than after last year's unlock, "he said. Social distancing circles and civil defence marshals enforcing mask wear were present, but some cutomers walked around brazenly unmasked. Anita Devi from Munirka had come to Sarojini Nagar with her family to purchase clothes and undergarments for her kids. "We have bought enough to last us even if another lockdown is announced, Devi smiled. The eateries allowed to seat half their capacity, too enjoyed good business on Monday though many remained shuttered. In the more upmarket are as of Greater Kailash I and II and South Extension, there were not too many shoppers present. "It will take a month or two for consumer confidence to recover. Everyone now has a friend or relative who passed away in the second wave, and fear is a deterrent. Vijay Kumar at South Extension Market claimed that marekts that attract top-drawer clientele were yet to be patronised. He said the stores had vaccinated their salesmen and if the daily new Covid cases remained low, more customers would be emboldened to return to the market. Perhaps because of the sweltering heat, malls had better turnouts. At Saket's Select City Walk, mukesh lalwani said he had come for lunch to experience a sense of normalcy. "It has been a tough two months for everyone and members of our family were feeling claustrophobic at home. Now, with infection rates dropping, the partks should also be opened, Lalwani opined. The positivity rate in the city is at its lowest. But the virus has only been temporarily controlled, not reduced to insignificance. Only Covid-appropriate behaviour and speedy vaccination can help us minimise future damage. Those violating protocols should be taken to task. The second wave has shown us how costly in human lives any lowring of the guard can be.
