Costs of recent greens offered in Hong Kong moist markets have doubled and even tripled on Sunday, after a number of dozens of cross-border drivers had been saved at a border level resulting from a driver’s an infection.
A complete of 70 drivers had been caught at Man Kam To frame level as of Sunday afternoon, and their automobiles carry virtually half of all greens equipped to Hong Kong on a day, a veteran mentioned.
In a Ma On Shan moist market, choy sum prices HK$30 per catty, greater than double of the same old worth. That of Pak choy doubles to HK$28 per catty. Jointed wax gourd prices HK$30 per catty, triple the traditional worth.
Buyers had been shocked in regards to the surges, however mentioned they haven’t any different however to maintain on shopping for. Some switched to supermarkets, the place choy sum prices round HK$20 per catty – cheaper than in moist market.
Stanley Chiang Chi-wai, chairman of the Hong Kong Land Transport Council, mentioned 9 drivers had been banned from returning to Hong Kong as they went on the identical coach carrying an contaminated driver and had been listed as shut contacts.
Aside from the 9, a number of dozens of drivers who stayed in the identical resort because the contaminated may also be taken out of a quarantine-free record. They are going to be banned from cross-border transportation for 21 days.
Chiang mentioned there are round 200 drivers who ship recent meals throughout the border, together with seafood, greens and pork. With a big variety of drivers suspended from the commerce, Hong Kong is certain is see affect in meals provide, he anticipated.
