Barriers erected all over the streets and goods transacted through barriers are unprecedented scenes in the Hanoi Old Quarter.
Implementing social distancing, the streets of the Old Quarter are fenced to restrict travel. Ngo Gach is fenced at both ends of the street.
It has been one month since Hanoi implemented social distancing measures in order to stamp out the COVID-19 outbreak. Barriers are erected throughout streets and major roads are very quiet.
The Old Quarter with narrow streets and alleys and high population density is in the days of social distancing.
People must stay at home and only go out for a good reason. In general, Hanoians are adhering to social distancing regulations well. However, people still go out in some places.
Bat Su is also fenced at both ends of the street. Pieces of paper with phone numbers of nearby shops selling essential goods are pasted on the fence. People who need to buy goods call sellers and then pick up the goods at the fence.
Buyers and sellers make transactions at the barriers.
A family takes a photo by a barrier on Lo Ren Street.
Some women comfortably stroll on Hang Dong Street.
Hang Quat is fenced at both ends of the street.
On Hang Quat Street
Areas free of epidemics are known as "Green Zones", protected by fences with clear signs. Chan Cam Street has a "Green Zone" sign at the ends of the street.
To Tich Street is fenced at both ends.
A section of Ma May Street is blocked for having an infected case.
A vegetable seller on the pavement of Cho Gao Street.
This scene can only be seen during the days of social distancing on the side of Dong Xuan market.
