HCM City authorities have decided to halt the operation of many services for fear of latent Covid-19 infection risks despite the relaxed of social distancing measures following the government’s agreement.
The extended suspension time has been applied from April 23 until the further notice is issued.
Under the instruction of HCM City People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong, the list includes of beauty centres, message and physiotherapy services, entertainment venues, cinemas, wedding centres, bars, karaoke clubs, games stations, indoor sports centres and homestay and AirBnb services.
Gatherings of more than 20 people, including religious ceremonies are also still banned, except for at schools, hospitals and offices.
Other services and activities outside the list are allowed to be resumed but have to conform to the country’s Covid-19 prevention and control regulations.
It is compulsory to wear masks in public places and offices. People need to ensure a safe distance of at least two metres.
According to the municipal Department of Transport, all passenger road transport services in HCM City have remained suspended until further instruction.
Exemptions are made for special-purpose vehicles; vehicles supplying food, foodstuffs, and raw materials; companies’ shuttle services; and ambulance.
HCM City maintains Covid-19 prevention suspension for some services
HCM City authorities have decided to halt the operation of many services for fear of latent Covid-19 infection risks despite the relaxed of social distancing measures following the government’s agreement.
Source: dtinews.vn, NLD
