The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport has lifted restrictions on seat distancing adopted for all forms of transport (land, air, water and rail), departing from Da Nang to other destinations across Viet Nam.

Social distancing restrictions on passenger transport services from Da Nang were lifted, starting from 13 September

The changes have taken effect from 2pm on 13 September as Da Nang has gone more than two weeks without recording a new local community transmission infection of Covid-19.

However, certain restrictions and preventive measures adopted for passenger transport services remain in place in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. Included are strict implementation of health check procedures for passengers, and following all mandatory requirements such as wearing face masks and cleaning hands often with soaps and alcohol-based disinfectants, limiting intake of foods, and avoid spiting indiscriminately while using public transport services in order to ensure the safety for passengers and the community.

Besides, all modes of passenger transport are required to be disinfected before and after their journeys.

Besides, people using public transport services are advised to install Bluezone, a Bluetooth-based app that helps determine if a person has come into contact with a Covid-19 patient, and the nCOVI app for health declaration and monitoring.

Transport service users who show such symptoms as cough, fever and shortness of breath can contact Ministry of Health's support helpline for free advice at 1900-9095 and 1900-3228.

By GIA MINH – Translated by A.T