Delhi unlock: Weekly markets to re-open from August 9: CM Arvind Kejriwal

The national capital was under a Covid-19 induced lockdown from April 19 to May 30, as the country battled a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

New Delhi: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday (August 7) that weekly markets in the national capital will be allowed to reopen from Monday stating that his government is concerned about the livelihoods of people. At the same time, he urged people to follow appropriate COVID guidelines once the markets open."Weekly markets are being opened from Monday. These r poor people. Govt is quite concerned about their livelihoods. Weekly markets are being opened from Monday. These r poor people. Govt is quite concerned about their livelihoods. However, everyone’s health and lives are also imp. I urge everyone to follow Covid appropriate behaviour after these mkts are opened.