Delhi markets to remain shut from Saturday for 3 days, says CAIT 

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called a complete shutdown of Delhi markets except essential items, for the next 3 days starting Saturday in the wake of Coronavirus outbreak, said Praveen Khandelwal, secretary-general of CAIT in a tweet.

"Considering the serious situation developing due to the #CoronavirusOutbreakindia #covidindia and keeping in mind the health and safety of Delhi’s 15 lac traders, @TEAMCAIT has announced complete shutdown of Delhi markets from 21st- 23rd March barring essential services.”

“The trade leaders will review the situation on the evening of 23 March and will decide actions for the future. The CAIT has exempted Chemist Shops, Dairy & General consumables from the shut down for the convenience of citizens for procuring their daily requirements,” the release said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday while addressing the nation asked the countrymen to stay inside their houses on Sunday to avoid the spread of the deadly virus.

According to Khandelwal, the traders are committed to extending all possible help to the government to spread the virus from spreading.