COVID-19 disrupts F/town businesses

However, various stakeholders in the city have said that based on the prevailing circumstances, the impact of COVID-19 on the city’s economy is already severe. They have even warned that unless government comes up with suitable measures the deep economic slump the city is currently experiencing might be greater than ever before.

In addition, the coronavirus has compounded the already ailing economic situation of the city, which has been ailing since the closure of Tati Nickel Mining Company (TNMC) in October 2016 resulting in job losses and subsequently, the contraction of the disposal income in the city.