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Delhi: Traders in favour of lifting Covid curbs, reveals survey

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Covid-19 restrictions in the national capital to be lifted so that markets can stay open on all weekdays, found a survey conducted by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).  "The continuing Covid restrictions in the nation's capital Delhi at a time when the positivity rate is declining each day has antagonised Delhi traders to a great extent," CAIT said.

It has also sent a letter to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal, demanding relaxation in the Covid restrictions in the national capital.

The traders' body has stated to Baijal that the odd-even system has not only proved to be a failure in Delhi, but it has also caused more trouble to the consumers.  “In this context, the odd-even and weekly lockdown should be removed and more emphasis should be put into the strict implementation of Covid protocols," said CAIT.

It has suggested that the working hours of markets should be changed from 10 am to 5 pm, while hotels and restaurants should be allowed to open with 50% capacity as given to private offices.  Residents' view  Another survey, conducted by LocalCircles, has found that 63% of Delhi residents will be fine with the removal of Covid restrictions such as night and weekend curfews, and odd-even shops opening once the test positivity rate falls to 5%.

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