Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi goes into lockdown for 15 days

Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi just went under a 15-day lockdown amidst a surge in covid infections. The spread of coronavirus is being reported from the southern Mekong Delta region, and the government quickly went under lockdown. As per reports, the latest lockdown in Hanoi means that there is a ban on public gatherings for more than two people. Moreover, only government offices, essential services, and hospitals are allowed to remain open during this time period.
Hanoi has asked all its non-essential businesses to close down since the surge in infection, and all outdoor activities have been suspended. The country reported 9,256 new cases on July 24, which is a big jump from the previous day’s number, which was 7307. Most of these cases come from Ho Chi Minh City, the largest metropolis in Vietnam.

Vietnam has been greatly affected by the virus in this latest wave. The country has recorded over 83000 new cases, and 335 deaths.
While Hanoi has taken all precautions in order to contain the spread of the virus, a meeting of the National Assembly is going to go ahead as per schedule. The meeting is set to start on Tuesday, and to go on for 12 days. It was originally planned for 17 days. The delegates who are taking part have all been vaccinated, and are being tested for the virus.

Anybody wanting to travel to Vietnam during this period, must enquire about the regulations, and restrictions from the embassy beforehand.