The online meeting led by Chu Xuan Dung, vice chairman of Hanoi People's Committee
According to the Department of Health, even though the situation has been controlled, there is still a significant threat because of complicated global development, imported cases and illegal immigration. On March 3, Hai Duong eased lockdown so residents could travel to other provinces and cities. However, there's a chance that asymptomatic people among them.
Tran Thi Nhi, head of the Department of Health, said even with vaccines, preventive measures must be upheld at least until the end of 2021. However, Hanoi hasn't reported any community case in the past 17 days and 18 locations that were in lockdown have been reopened. It's safe to resume some other socio-economic activities.
Tran Thi Van Anh, deputy head of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said after considering the situation and having meetings with the public, local authorities and religious facilities, they have proposed to reopen the religious facilities.
"However, festivals and large events will still be banned, and online meetings will be encouraged," Anh said.
Anh also proposed to resume sports events but with a limited crowd.
Vice-chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Chu Xuan Dung emphasized that preventive measures must still be followed even with the vaccine. They will continue monitoring people coming from outbreak areas in Hai Duong. Arrivals in Hanoi must all fill in the medical declaration forms. Online declaration via QR codes has been implemented at offices, restaurants, various public places and must be completed on March 5.
In regards to religious sites, if all conditions are met, they can be reopened from March 8 and heads of local people's committees will be held responsible.
