Government stops Omsa and metro service
The government announced that the Metropolitan Office of Bus Services (OMSA) buses, as well as the intercity busses (both large and small) are to stop running as a measure to ensure social distancing and reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The OMSA buses, the Santo Domingo Metro and the city skylift over the Ozama River are also halted. Presidential Minister Gustavo Montalvo made the announcement. This measure will affect a large number of people.
Montalvo also noted that there is a guaranteed food supply and the egg and poultry industry has publically declared that they are ready to supply the entire market.
And finally, there is a little-known industry, called the Military Industry, which was begun by President Medina back in 2018, which will begin to supply disposable medical supplies such as surgical gowns and masks for the local market and the clinics and hospitals.
Source: DR1, Listindiario
Mar 23, 2020
Category: DR News |