Rajkot: Una to observe six-day voluntary shutdown

RAJKOT: Una Chamber of Commerce has decided to observe a six-day voluntary shutdown in view of increasing number of Covid-19 cases in this town of Gir Somnath district.
During this period, though there will be no restrictions on the movement of people, the shops and business establishments will remain closed from July 21 to July 26.
“Una has recorded as many as 82 Covid-19 positive cases so far. With this, it has emerged as a covid hotspot in Gir Somnath district.Hence, the members of the chamber of commerce have unanimously taken the decision of the shutdown. Una municipality president has also seconded our decision,” said Ishwarlal Jethwani, the president of Una Chamber of Commerce.
During the shutdown, all shops except for medical shops and dairy establishments, will remain shut. The paan, cigarette selling shops as well as fruits and vegetable shops and carts will also be closed.
There are 2,500 shops and business establishments registered with Una Chamber of Commerce.
Box: Shops in Halvad to remain open till 2pm
The Traders’ Association of Halvad in Morbi district has decided to impose a partial lockdown on shops and business establishments for the next 12 days. “During this lockdown effective from July 20 to July 31, the shops and business establishments will be allowed to function from 8am to 2pm,” said Vinu Patel, the president of the association.