Train stations and bus stations in Nghe An are deserted due to concerns about the epidemic.

QA• DNUM_BAZADZCACA 09:50

(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic in some localities, many people have limited their travel, especially not traveling outside the province to ensure safety. Train stations and bus stations in Nghe An have become deserted due to lack of passengers.

At Vinh station, after the time when people flocked back to their hometowns due to concerns about the epidemic, the number of passengers has now dropped sharply. On the afternoon of March 9, the train waiting seats were empty and deserted. Photo: QA

According to statistics from Vinh Railway Transport Station, on March 9, there were 19 trains from Hanoi, Da Nang and Hue (localities that have had Covid-19 positive patients) to Vinh but there were only 184 passengers. Meanwhile, on normal days, the number of passengers traveling from these 3 stations to Vinh fluctuates between 600 and 800 passengers. Photo: QA

The number of passengers traveling from Vinh station to other localities has also decreased sharply. According to statistics, on March 9, there were only 283 passengers departing from Vinh to other localities. Meanwhile, on normal days, the number of passengers traveling from Vinh station fluctuates from 800 to 1,100 passengers. This is understandable because people's travel demand is currently at its lowest level in many years. Photo: QA

At Bac Vinh bus station, the situation was similar. On the evening of March 9, there were very few passengers in the waiting room. The usual noisy and crowded scene was gone. Photo: QA

According to the reporter's records, there are many vehicles at the station but very few passengers. Some vehicles have to postpone their departure time in the hope of having more passengers. A bus driver on the Vinh - Hue route said: The number of passengers from Nghe An to Hue has already decreased because students - the main customers - are on vacation to prevent the epidemic, but now it has decreased even more sharply when Hue has a positive case of Covid-19. If on a normal day, my 43-seat sleeper bus has about 30 - 35 passengers, now it has decreased by nearly half. Photo: QA

Ticket sales points at Bac Vinh bus station were deserted on the afternoon of March 9. Photo: QA

Although the number of passengers has decreased, it is noted that disease prevention and control work is still maintained. At Vinh station, every time the train arrives at the platform, the loudspeakers broadcast information on ways to prevent Covid-19 according to the standards of the Ministry of Health. Railway attendants also regularly remind people to wear masks and wash their hands with sanitizer when getting on and off the train... At Bac Vinh bus station, in addition to propaganda work, they have also equipped body temperature checking machines and free hand sanitizer for passengers. Photo: QA