Nghe An: Tightening disease prevention measures at local markets.
(Baonghean.vn) - Recognizing that the outbreak at the market is very complex, widespread, and rapidly spreading, disease prevention measures at local markets are being strengthened, tightened, and raised to a higher level.
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| Markets in Vinh City only open their main gates, with strict security measures in place. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
Over the past few days, the People's Committee of Hung Dung Ward and the Management Board of Hung Dung Market (Hung Dung Ward, Vinh City) haveTighten disease prevention measures at the market.The trading activities of small traders outside the market are strictly prohibited, with only the two main front gates open. People entering and leaving the market must have their temperature checked, fill out a health declaration form, and adhere to the 5K guidelines; small traders entering the market are issued business permits by the market management board.
According to the plan, on the afternoon of August 19th, 100% of the market vendors will receive free Covid-19 testing at the ward's stadium.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Khanh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hung Dung Ward, said: "Since August 14th, when the outbreak was identified at the wholesale market, and later at Quang Trung Market, the ward directed a higher level of epidemic prevention and control at Hung Dung and Nha Din markets. In addition to deploying additional forces at the markets to control people entering and exiting, ward leaders directly went to the markets to rectify the situation, resolutely eliminating makeshift markets and temporary stalls outside; providing chemicals and personnel to disinfect the markets."
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| Vendors string up ropes, maintaining a 2-meter distance between buyers and sellers. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
The city currently has 27 operating markets, supplying food and groceries to its residents. Immediately after the discovery of a Covid-19 case at the wholesale market, the city focused on reviewing and rectifying disease prevention measures at all markets in the area.
Accordingly, along with the 5K guidelines, markets are required to maintain a 2-meter distance between people. Markets have marked lines and strung ropes to maintain distance; at the same time, they have deployed checkpoints at market entrances and exits, limiting the number of buyers and sellers inside the market, preventing them from gathering at the same time; and are resolutely cracking down on illegal markets, temporary markets, and business activities outside market areas.
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| The management board of Hung Dung Market (Vinh City) checks the Covid-19 test results of the vendors. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
Mr. Tran Quang Lam - Vice ChairmanVinh City People's CommitteeHe stated: “In Vinh City, traders from 17 districts and towns in the province, as well as some localities in Ha Tinh, conduct business daily at local markets, making management extremely difficult. No matter how difficult it is, we must do everything thoroughly to control the epidemic. Currently, wards and communes in the area have raised the level of epidemic prevention and control in markets to a higher, more specific, and more practical level.”
The city is also determined to close and lock down high-risk markets; and is being cautious when reopening markets that have been locked down… Starting from August 20th, the entire city will implement a system of staggered market visits by issuing market access cards to residents.”
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| Many localities implementing Directive 16 have issued market access cards and regulated market visits for residents, avoiding the risk of outbreaks and spread of the disease from traditional markets. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
Not only in Vinh City, but also in other localities, disease prevention and control measures are being implemented vigorously.
Cua Lo town has reported numerous Covid-19 cases at the fish market and Hom market (Nghi Thuy). Both markets have been sealed off and the entire area is being disinfected. Meanwhile, control measures are being tightened at the remaining four markets.
Mr. Vo Van Ly - Head of the Economic DepartmentCua Lo TownAccording to the statement: “Currently, two markets linked to Covid-19 cases have been sealed off, disinfection has been carried out, and temporary market areas have been arranged to serve the people. Local authorities in the ward are implementing a staggered schedule for market visits according to regulations, starting from August 20th.”
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| On the morning of August 20th, all 31 markets in Thanh Chuong will temporarily cease operations. However, some markets have already announced temporary closures this morning. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
Recognizing the risk of the Covid-19 pandemic becoming more complex, especially during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival (the 15th day of the 7th lunar month),Although we are currently in a safe zone with no community transmission cases,The People's Committee of Thanh Chuong district has issued a document requesting the suspension of operations at all local markets in the district starting from 00:00 on August 20th until further notice.
“Determining to ‘take a step ahead, a step higher,’ from 0:00 on August 20, 2021 (which is the 13th day of the 7th lunar month), all markets in the district will temporarily cease operations. Markets will resume operations when further notice is given. Local authorities have informed residents so they can make plans to purchase and stockpile essential goods. In rural areas, people have gardens and livestock, so they can be self-sufficient in food,” said Mr. Trinh Van Nha, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thanh Chuong District.
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| Leaders of the Department of Industry and Trade inspect epidemic prevention and control work at Sen Market Commercial Center (Nam Dan). Photo: Thanh Phuc |
“Currently, there are 376 markets in the province, serving as the main hubs for supplying essential goods to the people. However, these are complex areas with large crowds, making it difficult to control outbreaks if an epidemic were to enter. Therefore, effectively preventing and controlling the epidemic while ensuring the supply of goods and preventing disruptions to the supply chain is a critical issue. Each locality, in addition to implementing general policies, must adapt its epidemic prevention methods based on the actual situation. Strict action will be taken against those responsible for outbreaks in markets due to negligence or complacency in epidemic prevention.”
