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Hanoi: Wet markets crowded, supermarkets not busy amid COVID-19 fight

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VOV.VN - A huge number of people in Hanoi have been heading to local wet markets, in contrast to quiet scenes found in supermarkets in the capital, on July 19 - the first day when tighter prevention measures against COVID-19 are in effect.
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Major supermarkets such as VinMart, Intimex, and Lotte fall quiet on July 19 morning.
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Fortunately, no scenes of panic buying or customers hoarding items can be found.
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Supermarkets have moved to increase their supply of processed food and fast food in anticipation of an increase in shoppers over the coming days.
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A huge volume of essential products are readily available for people to shop as normal.
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Customers are reminded of the necessity of maintaining a two metre distance away from each other in order to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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A number of wet markets, including Ngoc Ha, Hom – Duc Vien, and Nghia Tan, have been closed to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.
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Street vendors have been banned from mass gatherings.
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Non-essential businesses are forced to shut down.
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However, bustling scenes can be seen in several food stalls.
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Hien, a local trader, says there has been an increase in customers visiting wet markets on July 19 morning, with many looking to stockpile goods amid tighter prevention measures.
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Makeshift markets continue to operate despite a ban on gatherings imposed by local authorities.
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Purchasing food in makeshift markets appears to be popular among locals due to the cheap supply of fresh food to meet their demands.
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Trading remains busy at local flea markets as no on-duty official is on hand to remind locals not to gather in large crowds.
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