The COVID-19 lockdown in the Indian capital region of New Delhi has been extended for another week until June, the government has announced.

However, the restrictions have been eased for two sectors -- manufacturing and construction businesses, the government said on Saturday.

"The lockdown, set to end on Monday, will now be in place until June 7," an official said. "The companies that resume business will need to strictly follow COVID-19 precautions and stagger shifts. Workers in these places will be randomly tested for COVID-19 by the authorities."