Hanoi wet market shoppers follow COVID-19 prevention measures

The move to impose stricter steps to contain the latest wave of the COVID-19 epidemic comes following the resurgence of the virus across different localities nationwide, especially in Da Nang, the epicentre of the outbreak. Indeed, local authorities in Hanoi have recently decided to penalise all those who fail to wear face masks in public places as part of a range of actions aimed at containing the spread of the epidemic

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Market management boards have informed local traders and residents about rules regarding wearing face masks in public places. The traders will face a minimum fine of VND200,000 and have their operations suspended for seven days in the event they fail to abide by regulations

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Phung Khoang is a wholesale market that regularly sells a large quantity of goods to meet consumer demand within the capital. Recently, shoppers have been made aware of the need to wear face masks, keep a safe distance from others, and avoid large gatherings as part of efforts to curb the spread of the virus

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A trader operating at Phung Khoang market notes that the epidemic has raised severe concerns among local residents. She now always protects herself by wearing a face mask, regularly washes her hands with soap, while also reminding other shoppers who fail to follow the rule

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. Elsewhere, at wet markets in Thanh Tri and Ha Dong districts, local residents strictly follow the rule on wearing face masks and maintaining a safe distance when purchasing goods

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Signposts are erected at the entrance to Dong Xuan market, the largest wholesale market in northern Vietnam, to remind shoppers about the need to abide by relevant prevention measures

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Each stall is now fully equipped with a bottle of hand sanitizer for shoppers to use.

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Banners are hung throughout the premises to remind local people to don face masks, wash their hands, and have their body temperature checked before being permitted to enter the market

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Hanoi has reported a total of eight COVID-19 cases in the local community since the original detection of the COVID-19 outbreak in Da Nang on July 25.

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Hanoi wet market shoppers follow COVID-19 prevention measures

VOV.VN - Citizens of Hanoi have taken steps to obey COVID-19 prevention measures, including wearing face masks in public places and maintaining a safe distance when shopping at local wet markets throughout the capital in recent days.

Hanoi wet market shoppers follow COVID-19 prevention measures

VOV.VN - Citizens of Hanoi have taken steps to obey COVID-19 prevention measures, including wearing face masks in public places and maintaining a safe distance when shopping at local wet markets throughout the capital in recent days.

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