Sign in

After Covid cases, some areas of APMC market to be shut for trading

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Tuesday withdrew its order to shut the wholesale APMC market in Vashi for two weeks. It instead demarcated areas on the

Published on: Apr 28, 2020, 23:50:13 IST
By , Navi Mumbai
Share
Share via
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • linkedin
  • whatsapp
Copy link
  • copy link

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Tuesday withdrew its order to shut the wholesale APMC market in Vashi for two weeks. It instead demarcated areas on the market premises where no trading will be allowed.

HT Image
HT Image

These areas and stalls in the market are where Covid cases have been detected.

Municipal commissioner Annasaheb Misal said, “The earlier order of shutting the market for two weeks has been cancelled. The entire market is not being shut as it will affect supplies of essential agriculture commodities to Mumbai Metropolitan Region.”

The instructions will be enforced for the next 14 days.

APMC secretary Anil Chavan said, “Six traders have been tested positive for Covid in the market in the past 10 days. Their shops and those adjoining them have been shut.”

Stay updated with all the breaking news and latest News from Mumbai. Track comprehensive coverage of top cities across India including Bengaluru, Delhi (including Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike LIVE),and more, along with staying informed on the latest happenings.