Locals rush to buy mooncakes as major cities ease COVID-19 restrictions

Many local people line up in front of bakery outlets in traditional Xuan Dinh craft village in Bac Tu Liem district of Hanoi on September 16 following Hanoi’s authorities allowing some services to resume operation.

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An increasing number of people flock to Xuan Dinh village in the evening as security forces continuously remind traders of the need to maintain a safe distance for the ongoing COVID-19 fight.

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A store owner says mooncakes prices have now risen by 10% compared to last year due to increasing expenses relating to materials, workers, and delivery services. In addition, the revenue this year drops sharply against previous years due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A customer feels delighted at purchasing three boxes of mooncakes costing a total of VND1.4 million after waiting for several hours.

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Workers face a very busy day on September 16 as restrictions ease.

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Customers follow the Health Ministry’s 5K message, including wearing face masks and keeping a two-metre safe distance from each other for COVID-19 combat.

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Many roads in Ho Chi Minh City become crowded once again after local authorities allow the use of “COVID-19 green cards” in some areas, with some services permitted to operate again.

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Locals pack Nhu Lan bakery in District 1 as they prepare mooncakes for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival on September 16.

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The prices of mooncakes remain unchanged, ranging from between VND75,000 and VND265,000 each.

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Crowds of shippers queue up as they wait to receive mooncakes for orders placed through customer’s mobile phones.

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Many people are ready to wait for several hours to buy mooncakes at the store.

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The authorities of Ho Chi Minh City allow food and beverage services to operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with take-away services. This helps bakery stores earn a little extra profit as the Mid-Autumn Festival comes near.

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Locals rush to buy mooncakes as major cities ease COVID-19 restrictions

VOV.VN - Residents in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City formed long queues in front of mooncake outlets amid the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching and local authorities starting to ease social distancing requirements.