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The Delhi traders body also decided to shut markets for one more week.
New Delhi: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday (April 23, 2021) asked the Arvind Kejriwal-led government to extend the COVID-19-induced lockdown in the national capital. They also decided to shut markets for one more week.
The announcement regarding the closure of markets was made by CAIT s Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal on Saturday (April 24). The Traders Body took the voluntary decision to keep markets closed from April 26 till May 2. As and when the situation is improved, the lockdown can be lifted, the confederation said in a statement.
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The next 3 weeks are very critical for India in terms of the spread of the infection
Dr Mishra said that the second wave was very much expected
People should take utmost care and precautions
New Delhi: The second wave of coronavirus is proving to be infectious than the first one. The next three weeks are crucial for India in terms of the spread of COVID-19, said Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director of CSIR- CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology) on Sunday (March 18), adding that it is very important for people to follow guidelines very strictly.
Speaking to ANI, Mishra emphasised that people must follow the guidelines very strictly to prevent themselves from being infected with COVID-19.
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