COVID-19 threat leads to suspension of bars, karaoke venues in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
VOV.VN - A number of crowded bars and karaoke venues operating in Hanoi’s Old Quarter have been temporarily suspended as part of a fresh wave of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control measures, according to the Hoan Kiem district People's Committee.
Information regarding the suspension was released by Ngo Van Quy, vice chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, during an online meeting held on September 23 to discuss measures to combat the COVID-19 epidemic.
A representative from Hoan Kiem district said that following the capital permitting the reopening of bars and karaoke venues, a number of locations on Ta Hien street were packed with people on the first day of their reopening.
The district has therefore requested that these venues be temporarily suspended in order to avoid the increased risk of infection, whilst ensuring COVID-19 preventive measures remain in place.
Furthermore, Nguyen Khac Hien, director of the Hanoi Department of Health, said several local citizens had ignored rules regarding the wearing of face masks in public places, while a number of eateries throughout the capital have yet to deploy a range of effective countermeasures, therefore increasing the possible risks of a resurgence of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Quy therefore requested that relevant units conduct an inspection of bars and karaoke venues, in addition to nightclubs across the capital, in order to take epidemic and fire prevention measures.
Hanoi had previously planned to hold 49 political, cultural, and social events throughout October, although it has now decided to organise 30 events instead due to the potential threat of COVID-19.
Moreover, Quy has asked relevant units to continue to limit the organisation of festivals and large gatherings, while all epidemic prevention measures must be put in place in order to prevent further outbreaks of the epidemic and other seasonal diseases.
