Thanh Vinh is quiet on the first day of implementing Directive 16.
(Baonghean.vn) - The streets are deserted, traffic density has decreased sharply, only essential service shops are open... are easily seen on the first day Vinh City implemented social distancing according to Directive 16.
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On the first day of implementing Directive 16, people did not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary, so traffic density in Vinh City decreased sharply. Truong Thi Street, a major road in Vinh City, was deserted, with very few vehicles moving. Photo: Quang An |
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Quang Trung Street is also deserted. Photo: Quang An |
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Tran Phu Street, where many furniture and household appliance stores are located, has also closed down and ceased business. Photo: Quang An |
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The benches at Ho Chi Minh Square, which are usually full of people sitting and enjoying the cool breeze or walking around, are now deserted. Photo: Quang An |
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At Vinh market, the entire main market has stopped operating, only a few pharmacies are still operating. Photo: Quang An |
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Le Thi Giang, from Tan Ky, said: Because Vinh City is socially isolated according to Directive 16, I cannot return to my hometown, so I stay in my boarding house to work online, and at the same time do not contact with people in the boarding house to ensure safety. Photo: Quang An |
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Food and grocery items are still allowed to be sold under Directive 16, however, in contrast to the crowded and bustling scene on the afternoon of June 18, on the morning of June 19, these stores were quite empty of customers. Photo: Quang An |
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Pharmacies are listed as essential services and should remain open to serve the public. Photo: Quang An |