On Tuesday, Da Nang entered the first day of a 15-day social distancing period to fight the Covid-19 pandemic following Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's Directive No 16.

The first day of social distancing in Da Nang has seen empty inner-city and quiet streets.

Take a look at some photos, captured by our reporter Xuan Son, from this day.

Da Nang was eerily quiet Tuesday after the social distancing, following Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's Directive No 16, went into effect at midnight Monday.

People are encouraged to stay home as much as possible and only go out under absolutely necessary circumstances.

Barriers erected at the intersection of Hai Phong and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets

An almost empty corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street

All vehicles are sprayed with disinfectant chemicals before entering or leaving isolated sites

The Xuan Dieu Bus Station is fully packed with buses after their operation was temporarily suspended by Da Nang authorities

“Non-essential” businesses including entertainment facilities, beauty salons, massage and karaoke parlors, and bars are closing.

A coffee shop on Hai Phong Street offering a takeaway service

The intersection of Quang Trung and Bach Dang Street has been quieter than usual

Barrier tape placed at a public park at the intersection of Le Dinh Duong and Nguyen Van Linh streets to prevent from mass gatherings

Deserted beaches from above

 By XUAN SON - Translated by MAI DUNG