Southern localities resume operation as authorities ease COVID-19 restrictions

A street vendor residing in District 7 opens her outlet from 6 a.m., although only a few customers come during the initial two hours.

Local people follow the Health Ministry’s 5K message at a drug store located on Le Van Luong street, with the majority of buyers fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic.

These eateries shut down during the social distancing period implemented in Ho Chi Minh City and have no plans of reopening soon because of fears caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residents begin to head back into the streets of Binh Duong province on the morning of September 15 as local authorities begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions.

Restaurants prepare their ingredients from 6 a.m., with owners planning to keep prices unchanged.

Both sellers and buyers maintain a safe two-metre distance to prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

An eatery owner based in Thu Dau Mot city announces he will sell food for only people who follow the Health Ministry’s 5K message.

Cuong, the owner of a Pho (noodle soup) restaurant, says his family have all been inoculated with two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and are eager to resume business operations.

All people are fully aware of the need to maintain a safe distance and wear face masks to combat the pandemic.

Shippers in Binh Duong province are also permitted to travel on roads after meeting the requirements set by local authorities, including have a negative COVID-19 test and being vaccinated.