VENDORS and residents, who were present at the Suddie Market in Region Two, on Sunday, were further sensitised on precautionary measures that ought to be taken, during the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Pomeroom-Supenaam Region has not recorded any cases of the deadly disease; however, the Region’s COVID-19 Task Force has enhanced its sensitisation campaign.
On Sunday, the Region’s Environmental Health Department, while raising awareness on COVID-19, monitored the flow of persons entering the market.

Senior Environmental Health Officer, Shaleena Baksh, said that a continuous sensitisation campaign is ongoing in the region and officers attached to the department are reaching out to food vendors, farmers, and residents.

According to Regional Executive Officer, Denis Jaikarran, the Regional Administration and the Regional COVID-19 Task Force commended the staff of the Environmental Health Department for their work on the frontline, in providing screening services. He said that screening is currently ongoing at the stelling and at random surveillance checkpoints. Hire car drivers are also advised to only take two passengers in their cars. Persons are also advised to practise good hygiene before entering any public places and also to wear their masks.