The northern province of Lao Cai has tightened its Covid-19 prevention and control measures. Gatherings of over 50 people are not allowed in the province, while those with the high number of participants must be approved by local authorities.
A beauty spa in Nha Trang
Schools in high risk areas for Covid-19 infection are requested to revert to online studying.
Meanwhile, several non-essential services including beauty spas and hair salons will be closed for ten days, starting from February 24
Restaurants and cafés are only permitted to offer delivery services, not on-site services.
By February 23, the province had 17,882 Covid-19 patients, including 7,064 discharged from hospital. Currently, 10,804 patients are still being quarantined for treatment.
Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh has also closed many non-essential services, including karaoke parlours, beauty spas and gaming stations just 10 days after being reopened.
Quang Ninh is witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases with up to 2,500 per day.
The province has ordered the suspension of mass gatherings such as festivals and sports events.
