VOV.VN - Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, has been kept largely deserted over the last few days as transport authorities are yet to decide on when to resume domestic routes in the post-pandemic period.

VOV.VN - Approximately 2,500 people have taken their motorbikes leaving Ho Chi Minh City and other coronavirus hotspots in southern Vietnam for their hometowns in the north after social distancing measures were eased.

VOV.VN - The daily lives of local people have gradually entered a “new normal” following municipal authorities implementing Decree 18 regarding COVID-19 prevention, control, and economic recovery.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on October 1 visited enterprises in Linh Trung 1 industrial park in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc city to examine their production and business activities on the first day of loosened social distancing measures, and work with leaders of Thu Duc.

VOV.VN - “COVID-19 green cards” have now been applied in many supermarkets across Ho Chi Minh City on the first day of easing social distancing measures, with the aim to curb the spread of the pandemic whilst simultaneously opening up the local economy.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City began to move into the “new normal” from October 1, with eateries and some services reopening and locals resuming their normal routine to cause plenty of streets to become just as crowded as before the social distancing period.

VOV.VN - The central city of Da Nang eased social distancing rules from September 30, entering a new normal, with people flocking back to local beaches after over two months of lockdown restrictions.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s GDP growth rate during the third quarter of the year was estimated to have endured a decline of 6.17% due to social distancing and other COVID-19-related restrictions taking a heavy toll on the economy.

Authorities, businesses, and retailers in Ho Chi Minh City are promptly making preparations for reopening retail and distribution activities in “green zones” after a period of strict social distancing.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is set to ease social distancing measures and move into a “new normal” state after September 30, although most activities will reopen in a cautious manner and follow the “Safety First” slogan, said a local leader on September 30 unveiling new decree on COVID-19 prevention.