Vendors urged to take COVID-19 measures seriously to contain spread
City vendors are being reminded to follow the necessary precautionary guidelines set out by the Public Health Ministry to help fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Vendors in the vicinity of Stabroek Market
During a walk-about in the Stabroek Market area on Wednesday morning, Mayor Ubraj Narine implored both vendors and shoppers to realise the need to always wear a face mask when venturing out and to practise hand washing and social distancing measures.
The Mayor also used the opportunity to distribute face masks to the staff of the Solid Waste Management Department.
The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) recently announced that it was stepping up efforts to ensure that both shoppers and vendors comply with the necessary measures to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
A few days ago, 51 vendors, who were found operating without a face mask, were fined $5000 each. These vendors were found operating at Albouystown, Stabroek, and Bourda Markets.
Also, last week, officers of the City Constabulary Department arrested 41 persons for allegedly breaching the 18:00h to 06:00h curfew.
These persons were placed on $10,000 station bail each, and were expected to appear in court to answer the charges.
