Bhatkal: Bhatkal Town Municipal Chief Officer informed that Bhatkal Sante market would be kept closed on March 22 as per the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to check the spread of Covid-19. He also appealed traders to stay at home for 14 hours and co-operate.

"The move is aimed at encouraging public to stay indoors and maintain social distancing, which is essential in the fight against COVID-19," it said. Calling for "resolve and restraint" to fight coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  asked the entire country to observe 'Janta curfew' on Sunday.

Speaking to SahilOnline, he also appealed to people to co-operate with administration to check the spread of Covid-19 and health department in checking the spread of Covid-19.