Hanoi food outlets left deserted amid COVID-19 fears

The capital has seen new community cases in Dong Anh, Hoang Mai, and Hai Ba Trung districts over recent days, causing an increase in the COVID-19 alert level as fresh outbreaks loom.

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Due to this threat, Hanoi has decided to temporarily shut down relic and religious sites, in addition to sidewalk eateries and beverage outlets from 5 p.m. on May 3, in an effort to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A beverage outlet operating on the sidewalk of Bui Thi Xuan street in Hai Ba Trung district remains opens at 5 p.m. on May 3.

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A beverage outlet located at the Pho Hue-Hoa Ma intersection continues to operate despite warnings from local authorities regarding the need to combat COVID-19.

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A restaurant situated on Hoa Ma street is far quieter compared to normal days.

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Only a few customers can be seen at a vendor on the sidewalk on Tran Khat Chan street.

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A group of people gather together on Le Thanh Tong street.

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Opposite the site, people on Le Thanh Tong street fail to wear face masks.

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A sidewalk beer outlet in Tay Ho district is crammed full of people at 6 p.m. on May 3, one hour after the administration of Hanoi announces the closure of such outlets in order to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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People gather together at a hotpot restaurant on Pho Duc Chinh street in Ba Dinh district without wearing face masks and failing to maintain a one-metre distance.

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Although Ta Hien street in the Old Quarter had been bustling during the four-day public national holiday, the street falls quiet at 8 p.m. on May 3.

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Although some eateries remain open, there are no customers due to fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This comes following the decision by Hanoi’s administration to halt the operation of bars, karaoke parlors, gaming facilities, and pedestrian streets due to the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission.

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Hanoi food outlets left deserted amid COVID-19 fears

VOV.VN - The decision taken by the administration of Hanoi to suspend non-essential services, including restaurants, sidewalk eateries, and drinks vendors in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen business slow in many outlets throughout the capital.