Tekka Centre is a cultural institution here in Singapore, with floors filled with stalls selling everything from food to garments.
While trips to Tekka constitute some form of yummy snacking and hearty meals, the public’s plans will have to be put on hold this weekend as the establishment’s first floor will be closed for deep cleaning.
This comes after several Covid-19 infections were detected at the centre.
On Thursday (7 Oct), Tanjong Pagar GRC MP Alvin Tan shared that the first floor of Tekka Centre will be closed for deep cleaning over the coming days. This will take place from Friday (8 Oct) to Sunday (10 Oct).
However, the second level of Tekka Centre will remain open throughout this period.
Mr Tan did not disclose the number of Covid-19 cases detected at the centre.
Mr Tan also assured the public that they’ve stepped up safe management measures (SMMs) at Tekka Centre over the past few months.
Additionally, the authorities have set up a Quick Test Centre nearby, at Tekka Lane, for stall owners so they can monitor their health status regularly.
Mr Tan mentions that as a frequent visitor of Tekka Centre, he can confirm that many stall owners are already vaccinated.
As disheartening as the news may come to some, it is only normal for a location to undergo deep cleaning as part of this new normal.
Hopefully, Tekka Centre will see footfall return to normal levels after the short closure and that customers will be comfortable with visiting again.
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Featured image adapted from Alvin Tan on Facebook & Taelum Warren on Flickr.
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