New Delhi, May 4 (IANS): Calling the chaos and overcrowding in front of shops unfortunate, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said his government will revoke relaxations and seal areas if social distancing was not followed.

Speaking to the media, Kejriwal said like dengue, the government and people will have to work together to defeat coronavirus.

He requested the people of Delhi to practice social distancing across the city, following the relaxations that were announced in Delhi as per the central government guidelines.

"It was unfortunate that chaos and overcrowding were reported outside shops at various locations in Delhi," the Chief Minister said.

Kejriwal said what needs to be realised is the risk of contracting the virus that comes with these actions.

"Such action put families of those people at high risk too. These actions are not acceptable. If needed, we will have to take stringent decisions like sealing areas where the social distancing protocol is not followed by the people, and I will have to withdraw all the relaxations announced on Monday," Kejriwal said.

He said the central government has given some relaxations in various parts of the country during the nationwide lockdown.

"India has also been divided into red zones, green zones, and orange zones. Major relaxations have been observed in green zones, with lesser relaxations in orange zones, and minimal relaxations in red zones. The whole of Delhi is in the red zone, and hence, very few activities are allowed. We have decided to adhere to the central government guidelines for the red zones and allowed activities in Delhi."

He said markets, malls, and market complexes in Delhi have not opened, except standalone shops in residential areas and a few industrial areas. Self-employed people such as technicians, electricians, plumbers, and others can begin their services.

"The government alone cannot fight a battle against corona, as it needs the support of its people. The people of Delhi have always supported the Delhi government in everything, including its fight against dengue last year... We have to defeat corona now."

He said the government has allowed only a few activities in Delhi as of now.

"We will only be able to allow more activities in Delhi if we are able to defeat coronavirus. We cannot live in lockdown for long."

He urged people to take care of three things -- wear masks, ensure social distancing and wash hands as frequently as possible with soaps or sanitisers.

Kejriwal said that these relaxations have been made to restart the economy and bring the lives of the people back on track.

"If there are violations, we will have no option but to revoke these relaxations. Shopkeepers should take responsibility for the same, or we will have to seal those shops where violations are being reported. I have full faith in the people of Delhi and I am sure that we will be able to defeat corona in the same way as we were able to defeat dengue," he said.

Delhi has reported more than 4,500 COVID-19 cases so far.