Corabastos’ 15 biosecurity measures to mitigate coronavirus risks



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The Mayor’s Office indicated that the plant will operate as a wholesaler, closing the door to the retail market. He confirmed the bill and certificate, and specified that the measure will be complemented by other specials in the UPZ of María Paz and Corabastos.

May 13 2020 22:04By: canalrcn.com

In the framework of a press conference, the Mayor of Bogotá, Claudia López, and members of his district cabinet announced the measurements which will take effect from Thursday, May 14 in the wholesale central of Bogotá, Corabastos, with the aim of mitigating the risk of contagion within it.

Actions include implementation of a peak and schedule system, to minimize the number of buyers up to levels that are controllable, the implementation of strict biosecurity measures for workers, sellers and buyers, and the prohibition of retail commerce.

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The regulations will be complemented by the entry into force of the Orange alert in the UPZ by María Paz y Corabastos, and foresees greater controls in the area surrounding the central supply, particularly with some sources of possible contagion and risk, such as the high crowds of people outside the plant.

It will also serve to totally prohibit street vendor calls outside and inside the wholesale central.

The measurements of biosecurity, announced by the Secretary of Health of Bogota, Alejandro Gómez They are contained in the following specifications:

  • Everyone who enters must wear the face mask appropriately.
  • Retail entry is prohibited.
  • Sole driver and sole helper.
  • Go through the disinfection point.
  • They prohibit entry of people with chronic diseases.
  • Hand washing and temperature taking.
  • Increased hand washing and cleaning of common areas.
  • Free provision of health services.
  • Reduce the capacity to 35%.
  • Street vending is not allowed.
  • An inland health center must be established (special care for foxes and cocktakers)
  • Physical distance (routes are established to avoid crowds)
  • If 10% of the premises of a warehouse must be closed, the warehouse is closed.
  • If 10% of the Corabastos wineries are closed, Corabastos is closed.
  • Outbreak evolution is analyzed every 24 hours.

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The mayor denied that these actions put the supplying the city, and specified that they are precisely implemented to care for the personnel who work in the wholesale central.

Disinfection will be carried out on a rotating basis so as not to close the plant.



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