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HCM City streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect

Friday, 12:43, 09/07/2021

VOV.VN - Peace and tranquility has descended on Ho Chi Minh City amid the start of a strict two-week social distancing period in line with the Prime Minister’s Directive 16 in an attempt to slow the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the local community.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 1 — With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping people at home and crowds off the streets, the southern metropolis feels eerily quiet.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 2 — No local residents can be seen on Vo Van Kiet boulevard on July 9, the first day when social distancing is in effect.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 3 — Thu Thiem tunnel is empty with no traffic.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 4 — Dong Khoi street which is normally bustling with crowds, is now left deserted.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 5 — Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City used to be crowded but has now fallen quiet.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 6 — A similar situation can be seen on Le Thanh Ton street.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 7 — All parks throughout the southern city are closed and fences are put up in order to prevent people from walking into the area.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 8 — A view of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street in District 1 during the social distancing period.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 9 — Le Van Tam street falls quiet.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 10

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 11 — Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the surrounding area is usually packed with tourists and is widely considered to be the most popular hangout spot in HCM City for both locals and foreigners.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 12 — The site bustles full of coffee shops and eateries catering to all demographics, especially young people. However, the Prime Minister’s Directive 16 has emptied the place of its typical crowds.

hcm city streets left empty as social distancing measures in effect picture 13 — This marks the second time that the southern city has been forced to impose a widespread campaign under strict measures. The first was a 22-day period in early April last year which was done with 11 other localities.

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Photos: VTCNews

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