Hanoi traders try to reach customers during social distancing

Traders at a market in Hanoi have increased advertising at checkpoints to reach their customers during social distancing.

Traders at a market in Hanoi have increased advertising at checkpoints to reach their customers during social distancing.

Banners advertising food cover the barriers to Hang Be Market

Hang Be Market in Hanoi's Old Quarter is well-known for many of its prepared food especially braised grass carp. Hang Be Market also offers takeaway boiled chickens and other dishes that are often seen on the offering trays during special events.

A trader sells food through the barrier

After social distancing rules were enforced and the entrance to the market was blocked, the sellers quickly put up various advertising banners at the barriers. On the banners are a mini menu and the phone numbers of the shops.

Customers using food ticket to enter the market

Customers can call the shops to order the food they want and wait at the checkpoint. The sellers at Hang Be also accept online payments that help limit having direct contact with other people.

Customers can go into the market if they have the market tickets and have their body temperatures taken.