HCM City closes public parks to deal with Covid-19 outbreak

All entertainment and sports activities at public parks in HCM City will come to a halt from August 7.

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On August 7, the Department of Construction said they had asked the people's committees at 24 districts in the city and the Technical Infrastructure Management Centre to quickly close all areas with crowds larger than 30 people including parks, playgrounds, or entertainment centres immediately.

The local authorities must put up public warnings and notices.

Guards must take shifts at the gates of the parks to explain and guide visitors, advise them to wear face masks and keep social distancing rules.

Local authorities must tighten inspections over construction sites and public parks. Since early morning of August 7, barriers have been put up around many parks in HCM City.

On-going constructions will be reviewed by the chairman of HCM City People's Committee. Construction sites that are allowed to continue to open will be subjected to monitoring and must follow preventive measures such as body temperature checks and wearing face masks.