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SEREMBAN: The Seremban wet market here has been closed indefinitely for cleaning and disinfection, after two merchants tested positive for Covid-19, says Mayor Datuk Zazali Salehudin.
He said authorities decided to close the market after being notified by the state Health Department of the two positive cases on Saturday (May 2).
“Although the health authorities have not made the announcement, the Seremban City Council decided to be proactive and issue a notice to close the market.
“Traders were also notified late Saturday night,” he told reporters when they gathered at the wet market here.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun was also present.
Health authorities took samples from 15 merchants on Friday (May 1), after they came into close contact with merchants from the Selayang wholesale market who have since tested positive for Covid-19.
When asked how long the market would remain closed, Zazali said this could be determined for now.
“What I can say is that it will be closed for a minimum of three days, so that we can clean up the area,” he said.
The market is generally closed on Tuesdays to allow the city to carry out cleaning and disinfection after the virus outbreak.
Disinfection work is also done on Wednesdays for the same purpose.
Zazali said several retail stores throughout the market were also ordered to close for the time being.
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