Is Koyambedu market again becoming a super spreader?

Chennai

In a shocking revelation the health department announced that 50 people who've been to Koyambedu market were tested positive for covid-19.

However, the number of positive is only 1.5 percent of the total footfall.

Heeding to the traders' request Koyambedu was once again open, but in a graded manner, for business from September 18 as a part of unlocking.

Retailers and public were cordoned off from visiting the market, permission was granted only for 200 wholesale shops, strict measures to test wholesale merchants and load vehicles were in place.

It is barely a month since the market was reopened after a six-month hiatus. Now health department's 22-day (since Sep 18) test results sent tremors to merchants and public alike.

Earlier, Koyambedu was shut to curtail the branching of covid as many who visited the market were tested positive. Vegetable market was switched to Thirumazhisai, flower market to Vaanagaram and fruit market nearby Madhavaram bus stop in a makeshift arrangement.

At this juncture it seems the previous strictures could be brought back.