Defense Minister Walter Martos on Monday reported that more than 15 markets have been closed nationwide for not complying with the health and safety protocols established by
the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (Minagri) in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
During an operation in Lima's peripheral San Juan de Lurigancho district to request documentation from businesses that have reopened, he said they were on their way to Ciudad de Dios market so as to carry out rapid tests to vendors.
"So far, more than 15 markets have been closed nationwide. This month we will intervene 36 markets and, if we have the capacity to do so, we will intervene 386 markets in a second stage," he affirmed.
Martos noted that during operations, those who test positive in rapid tests are sent to their homes to abide by the mandatory social isolation or to the
Pan American Village.
"If a market does not comply with the protocols established by Minagri, it will be closed. Itinerant markets have been implemented so that they can operate in parallel and the food supply is not interrupted," he added.
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Published: 5/11/2020