New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that poultry farms in Delhi can be reopened. Kejriwal has also withdrawn the orders to restrict trade and import of chicken stocks.

"Samples taken from poultry markets have tested negative with respect to Bird Flu. Have directed to open the poultry market & withdraw the orders to restrict trade & import of chicken stocks," Kejriwal tweeted.

Kejriwal said that there was no spread of avian influenza in the city.

On 11 January, The Delhi government had ordered the shutting of the poultry market in Ghazipir for 10 days.

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