Covid shuts HCMC’s biggest wholesale market
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HCMC’s biggest wholesale market, Binh Dien, which has a growing number of Covid-19 cases linked to it, will shut down on Tuesday.
Authorities in District 8, where it is situated, said they made the decision after the infection began to spread to other areas from the market. As of July 4, 56 Covid-19 cases have been found to have linkage with Binh Dien market.
From 8 a.m. no goods can be delivered, and by 8 p.m. all the stocks have to be liquidated.
The closure will continue until further notice.
Vendors are starting to change their sales method, instead of meeting customers in the market they will deliver directly to them, market managers said, adding that they have set up a website prior so customers can buy from it.
With Hoc Mon Wholesale Market shut last week, two of the three major wholesale markets are closed in the country’s Covid epicenter, which has over 6,900 cases confirmed in the latest wave.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically caused the decision to close Binh Dien market?
What specifically caused the decision to close Binh Dien market?
The market closure was decided by District 8 authorities because a growing number of Covid-19 cases linked to it began spreading to other areas.
Q.When will Binh Dien market be allowed to reopen?
When will Binh Dien market be allowed to reopen?
The market will remain closed until further notice from the authorities. No specific reopening date has been provided in the article.
Q.How are vendors at Binh Dien market adapting their sales approach?
How are vendors at Binh Dien market adapting their sales approach?
Vendors are changing to direct deliveries to customers instead of in-person meetings. Market managers have also set up a website for customer purchases.
Q.How many major wholesale markets in HCMC are now closed due to the pandemic?
How many major wholesale markets in HCMC are now closed due to the pandemic?
Including Binh Dien and Hoc Mon Wholesale Market, two of the three major wholesale markets in the country's Covid epicenter are now closed.
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