Hanoi allows reopening of business establishments in 19 districts and townships

Business and service establishments in 19 districts and townships in Hanoi which have recorded no community COVID-19 cases since September 6 are allowed to resume operation from noon of September 16.

Hanoi allows reopening of business establishments in 19 districts and townships
Hanoi allows reopening of business establishments in 19 districts and townships

This is part of the document regulating COVID-19 prevention and control measures in Hanoi signed by the Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Chu Ngọc Anh on September 15.

The 19 districts and townships that meet the requirement are Ba Dinh, Ba Vi, Bac Tu Liem, Cau Giay, Dan Phuong, Gia Lam, Hoai Duc, Long Bien, Me Linh, My Duc, Nam Tu Liem, Phu Xuyen, Phuc Tho, Quoc Oai, Soc Son, Son Tay, Thanh Oai, Ung Hoa and Tay Ho.

Service businesses which are allowed to reopen include stores for stationery, textbooks, and other school supplies, garages for vehicle repairs, mechanics, electronics, and home appliances.

Meanwhile, food and beverage establishments are permitted to reopen for delivery only and must be closed before 9pm every day.

The businesses and services must strictly follow COVID-19 prevention and control measures including wearing face masks, keeping distance, making medical declarations, and disinfecting the establishments regularly.

Since fourth wave of COVID-19 pandemic began in the country in late April, Hanoi has logged more than 3,850 COVID-19 infections as of September 15.