…following completion of sanitisation works, installation of sinks

AS Guyana continues to battle with the novel coronavirus, the Georgetown Municipality, in
collaboration with the Guyana Fire Service and Guyana Prison Service, on Sunday morning carried out a sanitisation exercise at Bourda and Stabroek Markets.

According to the Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine, the exercise is a part of the council’s
response to the covid-19 pandemic. Mayor Narine, in an invited comment, told this newspaper that the shutdown on Friday was to facilitate the sanitisation works; however due to the amount of garbage discovered at the markets, the project will extend to another day and the markets will be reopened on Tuesday from 07:00 hours to 11:00 hours. He added that, during the week, the time will extend, as the council continues discussion to facilitate vendors and buyers, during the health crisis.

He stated that the council will be monitoring the in-flow and out-flow of the markets and will be having several other discussions to limit the number of persons going in and out of the market, so persons can maintain social distancing and avoid large crowds.

Additionally, five sinks were installed at various sections of the markets to support the sanitisation project. Vendors and shoppers will now be able to wash their hands before

entering the market to conduct business. The mayor further stated that citizens also have to do their part in combating the deadly virus by maintaining social distancing and washing their hands regularly.