Da Nang experiences first day of social distancing
July 28, 2020, 17:14 [GMT+7]
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.
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| 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. |
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| People are encouraged to stay home as much as possible and only go out under absolutely necessary circumstances. |
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| Barriers erected at the intersection of Hai Phong and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets |
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| An almost empty corner of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street |
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| All vehicles are sprayed with disinfectant chemicals before entering or leaving isolated sites |
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| The Xuan Dieu Bus Station is fully packed with buses after their operation was temporarily suspended by Da Nang authorities |
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| “Non-essential” businesses including entertainment facilities, beauty salons, massage and karaoke parlors, and bars are closing. |
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| A coffee shop on Hai Phong Street offering a takeaway service |
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| The intersection of Quang Trung and Bach Dang Street has been quieter than usual |
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| Barrier tape placed at a public park at the intersection of Le Dinh Duong and Nguyen Van Linh streets to prevent from mass gatherings |
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| Deserted beaches from above |
By XUAN SON - Translated by MAI DUNG
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