Payam administrator in Kumbur Payam of Heiban County closed Gidel market over the weekend in bits to combat coronavirus.
Juma Hamid Daldum told Voice of Peace Radio that to slow the spread of the virus markets will remain closed until further notice.
He orders all markets and other places for gathering in the Payam to be closed.
Police Director Musa Bashir Tekka advises citizens to follow the directives by the regional secretariat of health and the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
He warns that those who violate the order will be punished according to the law.
Coronavirus has killed thousands of people around the world, to avoid contracting the virus regular hand washing and observing social distances among other measures is very important.