Sydney Fish Market will still open its doors for what is usually one its busiest days of the year, but strict social distancing measures will be in place because of coronavirus. 9News
More than 40,000 people usually flock to the market on Good Friday to snap up seafood ahead of the Easter weekend, but this year only 400 people will be allowed on the site at one time.Social distancing measures in place for Easter Long Weekend trading at the Sydney Fish Market.People will have their temperature checked on arrival, be given hand sanitiser and be asked to follow social distancing rules in the market to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Customers have also been urged to know what they want to buy before they arrive and make their trip as quick and safe as possible."Obviously it's going to be a very different Easter down at the fish market this weekend," spokeswoman Stephanie Margrain told AAP."The market has been working with NSW Police and NSW Health to develop a plan that ensures people who have made a tradition out of going to the fish market on Good Friday can continue to do so safely.
Police on patrol as social distancing measures are in place for Easter Long Weekend trading at the Sydney Fish Market in Sydney.
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