May 8, 2020 - Markets are sources for many people when it comes to fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, cheese, and much more. So, how is the market in Đurđevac coping in the second week of reopening?
Visiting markets is a part of the weekly, maybe even daily routine for a large number of people. While many markets needed to close their gates due to measures, people were left not only without fresh food but maybe without the familiar faces of their favorite sellers.
The market in Đurđevac used to be open every Thursday, and as one of the locals said: "This must have been difficult for them during this period of the pandemic, especially because the beginning of spring brings many more customers that buy plants for their personal gardens."
Joubert Loots visited the market in Đurđevac and told us information about every measure this market took. Besides the fact they had dedicated entry and exit points, the number of people inside was monitored - just like in every other store lately.
Most of the stalls had sneeze guards installed for added safety so you can sanitize your hands on every corner.
Maybe one of the best indicators that people from Đurđevac were missing their market was a long queue outside the market area.
Although most people are still equipped with masks, gloves, and sellers with a partition between them and customers, life is slowly returning to normal.
Many thanks to Joubert for the submission. You can check out his portfolio of photography here.
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