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The Hanoitimes - Hanoi is entering a more intense phase of the fight against the coronavirus and it challenges the city's efforts if secondary transmission is not well managed. Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung of the Hanoi People’s Committee has repeated the call on local residents to stay at home “as much as possible” to avoid contagion of the new coronavirus which is sweeping every part of the world. Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung of the Hanoi People’s Committee. Photo: Thanh Nien Locals should stay limit outdoor activities from now until April 5, and when out people need to wear facial masks, practice social distancing of at least two meters, and move in one way direction at supermarkets, the mayor said at a meeting late on March 23. The reason is that Hanoi is at high risk of pandemic contagion in the next two weeks that is the incubation period (the time between exposure to the virus and the appearance of the first symptoms). Vietnam has applied mandatory 14-day … [Read more...] about Hanoi people advised to stay at home to avoid corona infection

The Hanoitimes - People are requested to minimize outdoor activities, refrain from traveling by public transport and leave home out of necessity . Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung on March 25 repeated a call that local residents avoid public gatherings, including religious sites. West Lake Temple announces to close until March 31. (Photo: Zing) He referred to the turnout of hundreds of people, many even without wearing face masks, to the West Lake Temple on March 24, the first day of lunar March. As public gatherings are one of the biggest sources of coronavirus contagion, given the complicated pandemic situation in Hanoi with high risk of outbreak, Hanoians should comply with the government instruction of not leaving home out of necessity, Chung added. The city’s mayor asked to investigate the responsibility of the authorities at district and ward-level as well as those who are in charge of the temple for the turnout. … [Read more...] about Hanoi calls on people to avoid religious gatherings

The Hanoitimes - Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung warns local people of high risk of community transmission in the coming days. Hanoi’s government has required immediate closure of eateries and entertainment establishments in the whole city following an increase in cases of coronavirus infection and risk of community transmission in the coming days. Many shops in Hanoi have shut down due to the impact of coronavirus. Photo: Tainguyenmoitruong The closure shall be applicable to cinemas, stadiums, karaoke lounges, bars, beer clubs, game shops, among others, except for filling stations and those of essential products like foodstuffs and medicines, Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung of the Hanoi People’s Committee said at an online meeting Wednesday. Hanoi's move comes after the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City shut down all eateries and entertainment facilities due to an increasing number of coronavirus cases of secondary transmission. At least eight people found … [Read more...] about Hanoi shuts eateries, entertainment facilities as coronavirus spread fast

The Hanoitimes - Café and restaurants, fitness centers, spa, and hair salons in Ho Chi Minh City have suspended operations from March 24 to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Ho Chi Minh City authorities have requested all catering services in the locality to close from 18.00 of March 24 to March 31 to limit crowds and help prevent the Covid-19 pandemic more effectively. One restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City announces closure according to the city's order. All catering services including fitness centers, spa, hair salons and restaurants with a size of more than 30 people in Ho Chi Minh City are requested to cease operations under a decision of Standing Deputy Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem. This decision is made in the context of the fast spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in the city and the effort of the entire country to contain it. From March 15, the city authorities have requested all 180 bars and beer … [Read more...] about All catering services in HCM City required to close

A child cleans his hands and has body temperature checked before entering Tuổi Thơ Kindergarten in HCM City's District 8 on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — Students in HCM City returned to school on Monday after an extended Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in late January. Schools had to take preventive measures including classroom and hand sterilisation, body temperature checks and health declarations. Phùng Thị Ngọc Hiền, principal of Tuổi Thơ Kindergarten in District 8, said 90 per cent of surveyed parents wanted their children to return to school. “The school has sterilised classrooms, equipment and toys and communicated with parents to together help children take preventive measures at home and at school,” she said. At a young age, parents and teachers have to actively help children take preventive measures. The school, which offers day boarding services, pays attention to food safety and hygiene and has desks in front of the school … [Read more...] about Students in HCM City back in school