The Kandal Provincial Administration has shut Koki market in Kien Svay district after some vendors there had contracted Covid-19 linked to the February 20 community outbreak.

“We will temporarily close Koki market, effective April 13 until further notice, in order to prevent Covid-19 from spreading to other vendors and customers,” the announcement said.

It said the authorities will provide security for their belongings in the free of charge, though vendors have to handle products that can spoil quickly such as fruit, vegetables and meat by themselves.