Restaurants and cafes in Vinh City are allowed to reopen from tomorrow (September 24).

On the evening of September 23, Vinh City People's Committee issued a plan to implement Directive 19 of the Prime Minister.

Accordingly, one of the notable contents is that business establishments and food services (restaurants, eateries, cafes) are allowed to operate but must comply with conditions.

Accompanying conditions include absolutely no business or sale of food or drinks on sidewalks and public areas, including lakes, Lam River banks (restaurants, beer bars, refreshment shops, etc.). Use no more than 50% of seats and ensure distance according to regulations. The owner of the establishment directly managing and the staff and workers of the establishment must organize rapid or PCR testing every 7 days.

Vinh City returns to new normal after 39 days of social distancing. Photo: Archive

In addition, restaurants and eateries must strictly implement the 5K principle (provide adequate facilities and supplies for hand washing and disinfection at the facility and ensure safe distancing when in contact; clean and disinfect table and chair surfaces immediately after each customer leaves. Operate no later than 10 p.m. per day.

Meanwhile, Vinh City will continue to temporarily suspend the operation of business and service establishments including entertainment areas, karaoke businesses, dance clubs, massage parlors, saunas, bars, spas, beauty salons, aesthetic services, gyms, yoga, billiards, electronic game services, internet access points, and swimming pools.

Business, commercial and service establishments that do not fall into the above-mentioned types of activities are allowed to operate normally but must implement measures to ensure safety and epidemic prevention according to regulations, including randomly testing 20% ​​of employees periodically every 7 days./.