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4 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 18 MARCH 2020 NEWS Coronavirus K ARL AZZOPARDI BUSES in regular service are being fumigated nightly, in a process which started last night as measures increase to halt the spread of the corona- virus. Transport Malta and Malta Public Transport said that op- erators, wearing special pro- tective clothing, are spraying disinfectant to eliminate all possible traces of Covid-19. The procedure was first car- ried out on Monday night, with the process expected to be repeated each night. The fumigation took place in the various bus depots around Malta, namely in the Park and Ride in Floriana and Marsa, in Ċirkewwa and in Rabat, Gozo. "Following the fumigation, personnel carried out the usu- al cleaning regime, under the supervision of the department for public cleansing," Trans- port Malta said. Besides the fumigation of buses, personnel will also deeply cleanse bus terminals to help minimise the risk of virus transmission. Transport Malta also said that bus stations at the Val- letta terminal, Marsa Park and Ride, Pembroke Park and Ride, Buġibba Terminal, Ċirkewwa Terminal, Mater Dei, Bombi, Junior College, Sliema Marina, Victoria Terminal and Imġarr harbour in Gozo will all be rig- orously cleaned. Transport Malta and Malta Public Transport called on the public to abide by the guide- lines issued concerning the use of public transport. Buses undergoing nightly fumigation Buses in regular service will be fumigated every night in bid to halt Covid-19 spread Personnel are deep-cleansing bus terminals and fumigating buses every night to help minimise the risk of virus transmission. DAIRY producer Benna has as- sured customers that despite dis- ruptions caused by the emergence of the Covid-19 virus, the extra de- mand of for products is being met. The company said products were running out fast due to the in- creased demand but it was working around the clock to ensure that the extra heightened demand will be met. "We would like to reassure our valued customers that during these difficult times our dedicated em- ployees are fully committed and working around the clock, to en- sure the extra demand for supplies is being met," the statement read. The dairy producer said that over the years the company had faced many crisis situations, but despite the disruptions it had continued to grow. "We are well prepared to face these challenging times ahead and we are working hard to ensure a continuous supply of your favourite fresh Benna product and make sure it remains on your table daily," the company said. Benna also thanked its herdsman for the supply of milk, allowing the continued production of dairy products. The company said that during such troublesome times, the com- pany was donating fresh produce to those dedicating their skills and services for the benefit of others, including the healthcare profes- sionals at the Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Directorate, the National Blood Transfusion Unit, and the Ministry for Health. In the past days, supermarkets have seen a vast increase in busi- ness, with shoppers flocking to buy more products than usual as con- cerns about the coronavirus grow. Queues formed at the entrances of many of Malta's food stores, as consumers rushed to ensure they had good supplies of daily essen- tials. After talks with the country's main importers and major super- markets, the government has reas- sured people that food stocks are more than sufficient in light of the coronavirus situation. Benna meeting extra demand for milk