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| Ta Hien street in the Old Quarter falls quiet at 8 p.m. on May 3. |
In an effort to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration of Hanoi decided to temporarily shut down relic and religious sites, in addition to sidewalk eateries and beverage outlets from 5 p.m. on May 3.
Additionally, from 00:00 hours on May 5, cinemas, gyms and stadiums as well as spas and massage parlours in Hanoi also closed down.
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| Local police patrolling Hanoi street. |
At a meeting of the city’s steering committee for COVID-19 prevention and control on May 4, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee Chu Xuan Dung emphasized the need for stronger and quicker actions to contain the pandemic.
It was reported at the meeting that five locally-transmitted cases had been detected in Hanoi since April 29. In addition, three Hanoi residents who contracted the coronavirus at a karaoke bar in Vinh Phuc province were counted among cases of Vinh Phuc.
Mr. Chu Xuan Dung also asked the transport sector to impose distancing on public transport means, limiting the number of passengers on each vehicle at 50% of total seats at most.
Moreover, the municipal police instructed local units to keep close monitoring to timely detect and handle foreigners who enter Vietnam illegally as well as those who accommodate them.


