A lock-down area in Dong Da District
Dong Da District authorities on Monday asked local restaurants and cafes to serve takeaway orders only after raising the pandemic threat level. These services must also close before 9 pm.
Many wards in the district including Kham Thien, Trung Phung, Quoc Tu Giam, Van Mieu, Phuong Lien, Khuong Thuong, and Tho Quan have reported a sharp rise in the number of infections in the past few days.
According to new instructions from local authorities, gatherings of 10 people or more in public places will be banned.
Sport and entertainment events will be banned together with all ceremonies and religious gatherings of 20 people or more.
People are advised to stay indoors and only go out in necessary cases.
Hanoi has reported an increasing number of Covid-19 infections with a record 895 cases confirmed on Sunday.
The city has locked down some areas including Hang Thiec, Bat Dan, and Hang Non streets.
