NEW DELHI: Amid the nationwide
lockdown
in order to contain the spread of coronavirus, Okhla vegetable and fruit market remained operational as usual here on Saturday.
The vendors were seen carrying
vegetables
and fruits to their stalls. They were also seen maintaining norms social distancing and were wearing masks to keep infection at bay.
Barricades were in place at the market entry points to ensure restricted entry and policemen were conducting checks. Even as the city is under lockdown, vegetables and fruits comes under essential commodities.
A 21-day nationwide lockdown has been announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
The
Union Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare on Friday said that there are 2,547 coronavirus positive cases in India, including 2,322 active cases, 163 cured/discharged/migrated people and 62 deaths.