Vinh City: Ignoring regulations, many shops still operate after 10pm

According to the reporter's records, on the evening of July 19, many restaurants, eateries, and cafes in Vinh City were still brazenly operating after 10:00 p.m. even though this is a time frame that is not allowed to operate according to Plan No. 152/KH-UBND dated July 18 of the Vinh City People's Committee. In the photo: Hieu Hue Restaurant on Le Mao Street extension still welcomed guests at 10:20 p.m. on July 19, not strictly complying with epidemic prevention regulations. Photo: QA

The restaurant on Le Loi Street also had 5 tables serving customers on-site at 10:30 p.m. on July 19. Photo: QA

At Phan Dang Luu beer street, after food and beverage services were reopened, this street became bustling with hundreds of customers coming and going on the evening of July 19. It is worth mentioning that many restaurants were still open to welcome customers after 10 p.m., causing noise and disorder late at night. Photo: QA

Not only restaurants but also coffee shops are crowded after 10 pm. In the photo: Many people gathered to drink coffee on Nguyen Van Cu street at 10:30 pm on July 19. Photo: QA

It is worth mentioning that not only do they open outside of the prescribed hours, some shops also arrange tables and chairs close together, not maintaining the distance as directed, potentially posing a risk of spreading the epidemic. Photo: QA

On the evening of July 19, the Traffic Police - Order Team, Vinh City Police conducted patrols and reminded establishments that violated regulations on epidemic prevention at shops. Photo: QA

Because it was the first day of business resumption, the authorities only issued warnings to the violating restaurant owners. However, from July 20, if during patrols, establishments are found to be violating the regulations on epidemic prevention, Vinh City Police will impose strict penalties. Photo: QA

According to Plan 152/KH-UBND, food and beverage services in Vinh City are allowed to operate, but must ensure the following conditions:

- The owner of the facility directly manages and the employees and workers of the facility must organize PCR testing once a week.

- Arrange seating for guests to eat and drink, ensuring a minimum safe distance of 1.5 meters

- Provide protective equipment for staff, measure body temperature of arriving guests; arrange adequate means and materials 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 guest leaves.

- Operating no later than 22:00 daily.