With the first case of Covid-19 infection in the area, the market in Ben Thuy ward (Vinh city) is 'suddenly' crowded!

QA• DNUM_CDZAGZCACB 09:50

(Baonghean.vn) - After Ben Thuy ward had its first Covid-19 infection case, many people flocked to local markets to buy food to stock up on the morning of June 23.

According to the reporter's records, on the morning of June 23, atQuyet market, in Ben Thuy ward, the number of buyers and sellers increased dramatically. The aisles were packed with people.

Chợ Quyết, phường Bến Thủy có lượng người mua sắm tăng đột biến trong sáng 23/6. Ảnh: Q.A

Quyet Market, Ben Thuy Ward, saw a sudden increase in the number of shoppers on the morning of June 23. Photo: QA

It is worth mentioning that in many areas, market stalls are crowded with people jostling to shop at the same time, which makes many people worry about the spread of the disease due to large gatherings in the context of the complicated epidemic.

Một số gian hàng có lượng người tập trung đông đúc. Ảnh: Q.A

Some booths were crowded with people. Photo: QA

InBen Thuy market(Vinh University Market) also experienced a similar situation in the early morning of June 23. Stalls of food, groceries, fresh produce, and fruits were crowded with shoppers.

It is known that the reason for the sudden increase in the number of people going to the market is because Ben Thuy ward had the first positive case of Covid-19 on the evening of June 22, so many people in the area took the opportunity to go shopping for food to limit going out in the coming time.

Các lối đi của chợ Bến Thủy đều chật cứng người đầu giờ sáng 23/6. Ảnh: Q.A

The aisles of Ben Thuy market were packed with people early in the morning of June 23. Photo: QA

Through discussion, the leader of Ben Thuy Ward People's Committee said that he was aware of the situation and would direct the force to inspect and handle this situation.

It is known that according to Directive 16 of the Government on epidemic prevention and control measures, people are still allowed to go out whenreally necessary, markets, shops, supermarkets selling essential goods such as food, groceries, and medicine are still operating normally to serve people.

Gian hàng rau tại chợ Bến Thủy cũng chật cứng người. Ảnh: Quang An

A vegetable stall at Ben Thuy market has dozens of customers buying at the same time. Photo: Quang An

The Department of Industry and Trade has issued many documents directing supermarkets, shopping centers, businesses trading and distributing goods in Nghe An province to have plans to reserve goods. Accordingly, the supply of essential goods in the area is guaranteed in terms of quantity and price, people can rest assured to prevent and fight the epidemic, and should not have the mentality of buying and hoarding goods. In all situations, the province ensures adequate supply of goods for people.