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“Even though the government has asked us to remain open, we do not want to take that risk since there are crowds,” Lahoti said. APMC director Karee Gowda said he visited several APMCs and heard the traders’ concerns on the outbreak affecting them as they are more prone. The traders have also agreed to remain open,” he told TNIE. The prices of the vegetables have also increased between Rs 2 and Rs 10. B N Prasad, managing director, HOPCOMS, said prices increased due to citizens panicking..