COVID-19 Closes Eastern Market For Deep Cleaning

Eastern Market at circa 7:30am this morning.

COVID-19 Closes Eastern Market For Deep Cleaning

by Larry Janezich

Yesterday, a Department of General Services staff member at Eastern Market tested positive for COVID-19.  Last night, Eastern Market Manager Barry Margeson notified vendors that the market would be closed on Sunday, April 26, for a deep cleaning.  The market is ordinarily closed on Monday.  A sign posted on the market’s doors this morning to notified the public and stated that the market would be open on Tuesday.  The staff member and those potentially exposed have been notified and will take appropriate action regarding DC Health Guidance.  No other details were immediately available.