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Hanoi wholesale market reopens after COVID-19 lockdown

VOV.VN - The south wholesale market located in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi capital resumed operation on August 20 following a 25-day closure due to COVID-19 control measures.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 1 — The market has been forced to shut down after an egg vendor tested positive for COVID-19 on July 27.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 2 — Traders carry fruit, vegetables, and other essential food to the wholesale market from 11:30 p.m. on August 19 as they prepare for the reopening of the market at midnight.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 3 — Each trader is requested to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and have samples taken each week as part of COVID-19 testing through the PCR method.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 4 — On-duty officials thoroughly disinfect vehicles before they are permitted to enter the market.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 5 — Traders are requested to record their body temperature and complete a healthcare declaration at the gate of the market.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 6 — The market’s management board must thoroughly regulate each trader, checking their identity cards, certificates of travel permits, and certificates of negative COVID-19 test results, say local authorities.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 7 — The management board checks personal information of each person as they go in and out of the market, aiming to detect any suspect case.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 8 — The market operates between midnight and 5 a.m. each day.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 9 — Some people hurriedly tidy their booths before they receive any customers.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 10 — A trader says the reopening of the market will help her to continue to earn a living and improve her family’s financial situation after being badly impacted by the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 11 — Only booths selling essential food items are allowed to open. The rest of the site remains closed for pandemic combat.

hanoi wholesale market reopens after covid-19 lockdown picture 12 — Approximately 50% of booths are allowed to resume operation. Traders will have samples taken as part of COVID-19 testing once a week to detect any potential cases, with the aim to curb the spread of the pandemic among the wider community.

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