Mayor prohibits entry of fish suppliers from outside Pangasinan

The mayor here signed an order forbidding the entry into the city of fish suppliers from outside Pangasinan, in an effort to curb the rise of cases of coronavirus infections.

As demanded by the Dagupan Fish Consignation and Ice
Dealers’ Association, Mayor Brian Lim signed Executive Order No. 49
Tuesday, September 22, prohibiting fish suppliers from outside
the province to sell here for one week starting September 28.

Itinerant vendors coming from other provinces have been blamed as the source of the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in the Magsaysay Fish Market.

Most of these merchants come from the provinces of Zambales, Laguna, Bulacan, Pampanga, and, even as far as Metro Manila.

In the recent weeks, the city recorded a spike in COVID-19 cases – most of which were workers from the said wet market.

Lim’s no-entry order would last until October 5.

The city government warned violators of stern consequences.

The public information office said that during the ban, all fish and fish products entering the city would be confiscated.

Erring fish suppliers could also lose their accreditation and authorization to supply in the city. Those caught receiving consignments and local fish dealers violating the ban would also face closure. – Rappler.com