On Friday morning, trading activities at some markets in Son Tra and Cam Le districts were restored. As noted, stall holders and shoppers strictly abided by the compulsory regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control.

The An Hai Bac Market in Son Tra District was allowed to reopen in the morning of August 27. Photo: VAN HOANG

At 7:00 am on Friday, the An Hai Bac Market in Son Tra District resumed its operation with about 36 stalls selling fish, meat, vegetables and seasonings.

Right from the entrance, shoppers were asked to have their body temperatures measured and their hand disinfected. The staff at the market’s gate checked shoppers’ entry cards issued by the ward-level People's Committee.

To prevent gatherings at the market, each residential group assign a group of 3 – 5 shoppers to the market with a frequency of every 3 days.

It is known that stall holders at the market are An Hai Bac Ward’s residents, and all of them have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Anh, a fish stall holder at this market said, “We are very happy to be allowed to resume trading activities. Given the high public demand for food, the amount of fish on display at my stall was sold out this morning”.

As observed, to ensure safety during the trading process, functional local forces used plastic barriers to ensure a prescribed distance between traders and shoppers.

In addition, the market’s management team, via the use of loudspeakers, regularly reminded all people being present at the venue to keep a distance of at least 2 metre between them.

Upon the purchase, all shoppers were required to exit the market along a separate way which was separate from the entrance.

Mr. Pham Duy Anh, the leader of residential group No.4, An Hai Bac Ward said, “Today, our -5-strong group went to the market to make the purchases of food for residents. We are very delighted with the resumption of this market. I hope that the local authorities would facilitate the re-opening of other sales points so as to meet the growing needs of the city dwellers”. 

Meanwhile, as recorded at the Hoa An Market, the namesake ward, Cam Le District, there were about 5 stalls of meat, vegetables and seasonings and a seafood selling point on the first day of reopening.

According to the leader of the Hoa An Market’s Management Team, Vo Thanh Tung, all stall holders have tested for COVID-19 and received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

The price per kg of pomfret was sold at VND160,000, tuna at VND60,000 - VND105,000, scad at VND60,000 - VND75,000, cod fish at VND180,000, big silver shrimp at VND185,000, and pork at VND120,000

Before entering the market, all shoppers must have their body temperatures measured and their hand disinfected by the functional force. Photo: VAN HOANG

Each residential group assign a group of 3 – 5 shoppers to the market with a frequency of every 3 days. Photo: VAN HOANG

Shoppers must stand in line to wait for their turns to enter the market. Photo: VAN HOANG

The market’s management staff, via the use of loudspeakers, regularly remind all people being present at the venue to keep a distance of at least 2 metre between them. Photo: VAN HOANG

At the Cam Le District-based Hoa An Market, stall holders are required to wear protective clothing when selling goods to shoppers. Photo: VAN HOANG

People are seen queuing to buy seafood at the Hoa An Market. Photo: DAC MANH

A stall selling seasonings in the market. Photo: DAC MANH

A representative of the authority of a local residential area is seen making the purchase of vegetables. Photo: DAC MANH

Reporting by VAN HOANG, DAC MANH –Translating by A.T