Lockdown: Vasai vegetable market closed for 4 days

The Palghar collector Dr Kailash Shinde has ordered closure of all vegetable and fruit markets in Vasai-Virar from April 6 to 9 April, as there were instances of

The Palghar collector Dr Kailash Shinde has ordered closure of all vegetable and fruit markets in Vasai-Virar from April 6 to 9 April, as there were instances of overcrowding in the stalls. The hand carts selling the vegetables also will not be allowed.

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The order was issued on Sunday. Earlier, the vendors were allowed to sell fruits and vegetables door-to-door, and were also allowed to set up stalls in housing societies for two hours daily. But after collectors’ orders, they will also be prohibited.

Over 17 positive cases and 2 deaths have been recorded in Vasai-Virar so far.