Surat: With textile markets once again becoming hotspots for Covid-19 infections, the Federation of Surat Textile Traders’ Association (FOSTA) on Tuesday decided to reschedule business timing from 10 am to 7 pm.
According to an estimate, there are about 165 textile markets in which 70,000 traders operate business giving employment to over 2.50 lakh workers.
According to Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) officials, as many as 80 were from the textile industry in the last two days.
FOSTA has also asked its members above 60 years of age to register for Covid-19 vaccination. The industry body is going to start a vaccination centre where its members can avail the facility.
On Tuesday, Surat city registered 263 Covid-19 cases, the highest in last five months. Athwa zone reported as many as 82 infections. Sources said that the civic body has shut down gaming zones in the city as a precautionary measure.
Another major source of infection are educational institutions. On Tuesday, 39 Covid-19 cases were reported from schools and colleges in the city.