Manning Market to remain closed for another week

Colombo (News 1st) : The Manning Market in Pettah will remain closed for another week in order to prevent to the spread of COVID-19. The Presidential Task Force on Essential Services in a statement said farmers and traders who usually proceed to the Manning Market to sell their produce are requested to proceed to the economic centres in Meegoda, Narahenpita, Ratmalana, Welisara, Piliyandala and Veyangoda until further notice. Retailers who make purchases from the Manning Market are also requested to proceed to the said economic centres and make their necessary purchases.