New Delhi, April 29:  Fresh cases of coronavirus positive cases have come from Azadpur Sabzi Mandi in the national capital. 11 traders associated with Delhi's vegetable market have tested positive for coronavirus. District Magistrate (North) Deepak Shinde said, "We are tracing the contacts of the cases. They are not directly connected to the mandi." The labour union of the Azadpur wholesale vegetable market in Delhi asked its members to take a week-long break from April 27 after a trader died of Covid-related complications.

According to reports, traders have sought compensation of Rs 1 crore from the state government for the deceased trader and any other Covid victim from the mandi in the future. India's COVID-19 Count Rises to 31,332, Death Toll Crosses 1000 Mark.

Here's the ANI tweet about traders being tested positive:

Around a week back, it was decided that the Azadpur Sabzi Mandi will remain open round the clock till the lockdown is lifted to ensure uninterrupted supply of essentials in the national capital. The decision was taken to help farmers sell their produce without any hassle and to minimise the prices of vegetables which have seen a huge spike due to the lockdown.

The total number of coronavirus positive cases in India has increased to 31, 332 and the death toll has crossed the 1,000 mark. Delhi has recorded a total of 3314 cases and 1,078 people have recovered and with 54 deaths.

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