Nghe An ensures supply of goods in all situations

The working group of the Department of Industry and Trade requested units to assess the risk of infection and develop response scenarios when an epidemic occurs, always being proactive in all situations. Photo: Thanh Phuc

On the morning of June 11, the leaders of the Department of Industry and Trade led by Mr. Cao Minh Tu - Deputy Director of the Department inspected the work.Covid-19 preventionand ensuring the supply of goods at traditional markets and commercial centers in the province.

Accordingly, the delegation inspected the actual situation and worked directly at the following locations: Huong Giang Supermarket, Vincomretail Company Limited, Nghe An branch, Vinh Railway Station Market Management Board, Sen Market Management Board, Sa Nam Market (Nam Dan). At these locations, the delegation directly inspected the epidemic prevention work: Measuring body temperature, arranging disinfection tables, wearing masks of people and traders... and the development of plans, and developing response plans when an epidemic occurs.

Prices of food and foodstuffs at markets are stable. Photo: Thanh Phuc

The inspection showed that most of the locations visited by the delegation had done a good job in disease prevention; people and traders had improved their compliance with the "5K" recommendations of the Ministry of Health; people did not crowd or rush to buy and sell, and the markets were deserted because people went to the market once a week instead of once a day like before.

At supermarkets, stores, marketsabundant goods,diverse types, stable prices to meet people's needs.

The supply of essential goods in markets, shopping malls, and supermarkets is diverse and abundant, meeting people's shopping needs. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Working with the market management boards, supermarket and store representatives, comrade Cao Minh Tu requested that units continue to strictly implement the prevention and control instructions.Assess the risk of Covid-19 infection at shopping malls, supermarkets, and markets;Continue to strengthen the dissemination of epidemic prevention measures at the market, regularly broadcast on loudspeakers, consider reducing trading density, place warning signs at market entrances and exits, and wear masks and wash hands with sanitizer when entering the market.

Epidemic prevention measures in shopping malls have been tightened, customers have their temperature taken, wash their hands with sanitizer, and are required to wear masks when shopping. Photo: Thanh Phuc

At the same time, focus on ensuring food safety and Covid-19 epidemic prevention safety in food and beverage business areas.

Supermarkets, convenience stores, and food suppliers must maintain a safe distance from shoppers and require hand washing and wearing of masks; encourage people to shop online. Continue to proactively develop plans to stockpile food, essential goods, and supplies to ensure supply and meet consumer demand.