Small traders doing business at the market must have negative Covid-19 test results

GrandfatherPham Van Hoa- The Director of the Department of Industry and Trade said: Currently, markets in the city continue to operate to serve the people. On June 24, the department issued a document proposing a number of urgent solutions to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic at markets in Vinh City. In particular, for markets where the epidemic has appeared, it is necessary to carry out blockades, epidemiological investigations, and disinfection spraying according to regulations.

Vinh Railway Station market area this morning, June 25, people were still going to the market quite busy. Photo: Tien Dong

As for markets that have not yet had an outbreak, it is necessary to review and close the entrances and exits, leaving only 1-2 aisles, arrange forces to control, measure body temperature, and disinfect hands of people entering the market. Arrange essential stalls along each aisle, keeping a safe distance. The blocking forces need to strictly control people coming to buy and sell, especially small traders doing business in the market must have valid Covid-19 test results.

People voluntarily keep their distance when going to Kenh Bac market. Photo: Tien Dong

In addition, the Department of Industry and Trade also requested the City People's Committee, for residents in the arealockdownDue to the epidemic in the community, research the option of issuing market tickets on even and odd days to reduce the number of people gathering in the market area at the same time.

According to records, this morning in the Vinh market area, besides the wholesale market which was blocked, the number of customers coming here has decreased significantly, only a few shops on the streets around the market are still open for sale. Particularly in the areaVinh Railway Station Marketstill quite crowded with people coming to buy necessities. Some small markets such as Kenh Bac market, Coi market... do not have many people coming in and out.

Mr. Ha Thai Son - Head of Economic Department, Vinh City People's Committee said: After detecting cases related to the market area in the area on June 23-24, the city immediately directed wards, communes, and market management boards to tighten management, opening only 1 entrance and 1 exit at the markets; requiring people and small traders to keep a distance when coming to buy and sell and strictly follow the 5K instructions of the Ministry of Health.

Small traders proactively put up ropes to keep their distance from buyers. Photo: Tien Dong

Currently, regarding the proposal to issue market tickets on even and odd days to people to avoid large gatherings at the same time, Mr. Son said that the city has also considered this option and will implement it depending on the time and specific developments.

As of June 25, Nghe An province has detected 51 positive cases of Covid-19, including: Vinh city has 32 cases, Dien Chau has 9 cases, Tan Ky has 1 case, Quy Hop has 1 case, Nam Dan has 2 cases, Do Luong has 1 case, Hoang Mai town has 2 cases, Nghia Dan has 1 case, Nghi Loc has 1 case and Quynh Luu has 1 case. Of these, there are 8 cases related to the outbreak at the wholesale market (Vinh city).