Hanoians remain apathetic on wearing face masks amid COVID-19 threat
VOV.VN - Many residents of Hanoi have been spotted flouting rules on wearing face masks in public despite the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic among the community.
As of the morning of August 7, Vietnam had recorded a total of 750 COVID-19 cases. According to the Ministry of Health, the COVID-19 epidemic is continuing to develop in a complicated manner and set to reach its peak over the next 10 days
Since the fresh outbreak began in Da Nang two weeks ago, three cases have been confirmed in Hanoi. The local administration has stepped up contact tracing and testing, while asking people to strictly follow medical recommendations, including regularly washing their hands with soap or sanitizer, wearing face masks in public, and limiting large gatherings
Despite the warnings, several Hanoians can still be seen going out without masks
Parents bring their children to Ngoc Son Temple in order to pray for good luck ahead of their high school exams without wearing face masks
A couple takes a stroll around Hoan Kiem lake without taking any preventative measures to guard against the epidemic
People pack Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square despite warnings against mass gatherings
A view of the area in front of Trang Tien Plaza shopping mall
According to regulations, those who fail to wear masks in public places can be hit with a fine of VND200,000
People gather on Le Duc Tho street, close to the residence of COVID-19 patient #714.
Local residents without face masks can be seen walking in front of barriers erected to cordon off areas affected by COVID-19
With the nation’s second outbreak originating from Da Nang, Hanoi residents remain largely apathetic about the prospect of wearing masks when entering medical facilities
The scene in front of an iced tea shop, opposite to Trang Tien Plaza
On Nguyen Van Tuyet street, sidewalk iced tea shops are packed with customers.
Sidewalk shops close to Thuy Loi University.
Several Hanoians go fishing on Thanh Nien street in West Lake
An iced tea shop located on Trieu Khuc lake is crowded with people
