The central province of Quang Ngai has requested their residents not to go out between 9 pm and 4 am the next day as part of efforts to control the Covid-19 spread.
The central province of Quang Ngai has requested their residents not to go out between 9 pm and 4 am the next day as part of efforts to control the Covid-19 spread.
According to an announcement made by chairman of the provincial People's Committee, Dang Van Minh, on Thursday morning, social distancing rules would be applied in the whole province starting the same day for Covid-19 prevention.
People in the province are asked to stay at home and only go outside in necessary cases like going on business trips, working at essential businesses that are allowed to operate, buying food and medicines, or emergencies such as medical issues, fires or natural disasters.
Groups of more than 10 people will be banned in public places including hospitals, workplaces, and schools and people are asked to maintain a two-metre distance.
Clubs, karaoke bars, restaurants, beer clubs, and hotels have also been suspended, while essential meetings are allowed with less than 20 people in a room.
Quang Ngai confirmed 16 Covid-19 infections on August 12, including four cases relating to a cluster in Chau O Town. There have been 19 infections detected in this cluster so far with patients coming in various areas in the province.
