Beijing shuts down it biggest vegetable market. This is followed by multiple small markets being closed down. Fear of the Corona Virus increasing positive cases, has caused the government to act in distress. Xinfadi is the capital’s largest vegetable market. At exactly 3 am on Saturday it was shut down completely. Firstly, the Government took this out of worry many say. However, after 45 new positive cases came up from the market locality. Although, they showed no clinical symptoms it is considered best to enable quarantine. Hence, the growth of asymptomatic patients has begun and such measures are mandatory.
Chopping Boards to Districts
Yet, as it may seem surprising. A sample of active Corona Virus was found on the chopping board! The seller was selling fresh salmon. That was treated on the board. Not only would the buyer be infected by possible Salmonella. But also the Novel Corona Virus would suppress the immunity of the person. Since, the salmon was imported. Jinshen seafood market was also shut down. Because, its products also present a health hazard.
However, this does not stop here. Local authorities put 11 local districts in lock down. More than 139 citizens were placed in quarantine. Since, they presented close contact with positive cases. A person from another market in the city also tested positive. After coming in contact with a previously confirmed case. The Northern Chinese province of Liaoning also reported two new asymptomatic cases Saturday. The two people found had close contact with confirmed cases in Beijing. The nation reported six new confirmed local cases for Friday. With all from Beijing, and another five new imported cases. Stated the National Health Commission statement on Saturday.
Also, 10,000 personnel in the market are set to take a nucleic test.
The Corona Virus incubates for a period up to 14 days. This happens before people show outward signs of sickness. While, some of those infected never get sick. Also, China doesn’t count those who are infected. But without any symptoms of Covid-19 they are categorized as asymptomatic infections and quarantined.
