Answer to Question #295076 in Marketing for aly

Question

can you list down the name of businesses which is still operation during the quarantine period

Answer 1

When Covid 19 started spreading, it affected people’s livelihoods as well as businesses. A lot of countries closed their borders and people were banned from travelling. People were advised to quarantine themselves at home to avoid interacting so as to minimize the spread of the virus. Businesses were closed and employers were advised to let their employees work from home. However, some companies that were considered to render essential services were allowed to continue operating. Below is a list of some businesses which still operated during the quarantine period.

• Manufacturing and processing plants of basic food products, essential products, medicines and medical supplies including; all food, essential hygiene products such as soaps, detergents, shampoo, conditioners, diapers, feminine hygiene products, tissue, wipes and toilet papers, disinfectants, medicines and vitamins, medical products such as PPEs, masks and gloves.
• Hospitals and medical clinics, dental and EENT clinics (with strict health standards).
• Retail establishments (groceries, supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, public markets, pharmacies and drug stores).
• Logistics service providers (cargo handling, warehousing, trucking, freight forwarding and shipping line).
• Delivery services, whether or not e-commerce platform, in-house or outsourced, transporting only food, water, medicine, pet food, hardware products or other basic necessities.
• Gasoline stations.
• Businesses offering funeral services.
• Hotels and institutions used as quarantine facilities.