Defying COVID-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats

Monday, 18:09, 24/05/2021

VOV.VN - Despite COVID-19 warnings and a ban on large gatherings, several makeshift markets have been seen operating in Hanoi capital, posing a greater risk of potentially spreading the virus among the community.

defying covid-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats picture 1 — Though local authorities request that makeshift markets temporarily close as part of the country’s fight against COVID-19, one site selling secondhand items operates at the intersection of Le Duan and Dai Co Viet streets in the capital.

defying covid-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats picture 2 — From 5 a.m. on May 24 hundreds of locals can be seen gathering to purchase goods at the market, ignoring the fact the pandemic continues to develop in a complicated way across the capital.

defying covid-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats picture 3 — On sale at the location are plenty of second hand clothes and items. Indeed, many people do not even wear face masks when going to the market.

defying covid-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats picture 4 — A range of old items are put on display on the pavement around the area, whilst many motorbikes are left carelessly by shoppers.

defying covid-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats picture 5 — According to locals, the makeshift market had initially been set up to serve people who often do their morning exercise in nearby areas.

defying covid-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats picture 6 — The market has quickly gained popularity when people from other areas heard about it and paid a visit to purchase items.

defying covid-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats picture 7 — The market is usually only open for about two hours in the early morning, attracting hundreds of visitors.

defying covid-19 guidelines, makeshift markets could increase threats picture 8 — The gathering is quickly resolved once on-duty officials arrive and request that sellers and buyers move on. They also issue warnings about imposing strong punishments on law-breakers.

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