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| A health worker takes samples from a resident for Covid-19 testing. Hanoi City has called on residents to stay home and go out only if necessary to effectively prevent the spread of Covid-19 – PHOTO: VNA |
HCMC – Hanoi City has called on residents to stay home and go out only if necessary to effectively prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Hanoi Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh today, February 4, signed a directive ordering drastic Covid-19 infection prevention measures due to the complicated development of the pandemic.
Residents should wear face masks, avoid mass gatherings, maintain a safe physical distance of at least one meter and regularly wash hands when going out, said the municipal government.
In an effort to contain Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, the city also decided to suspend public cultural, sporting and religious events which attract many people and asked residents and firms not to hold year-end parties to minimize gatherings.
Earlier, the city had temporarily shut down nonessential businesses such as bars, karaoke and massage parlors in the city until further notice.
The municipal government also encouraged coffee shops, eateries, restaurants and vendors to sell take-away food and drinks, the local media reported.
Since January 29, Hanoi City has reported 21 community transmitted Covid-19 cases, with 20 cases being linked to Hai Duong Province’s Chi Linh coronavirus hotspot and the remaining one related to the hotspot of the Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh Province.
Source: https://english.thesaigontimes.vn/80491/hanoi-calls-on-residents-to-stay-home-to-prevent-covid-19-spread.html
