Major streets in the Da Nang centre have fallen quieter following the municipal administration's mandatory restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19. As observed by DA NANG Newspaper reporters, the number of road users has significantly plunged in recent days.

Da Nang has temporarily halted all passenger transport services operated by taxies and contract vehicles with fewer than nine seats across the city, including ride-hailing apps like GrabCar, from 6:00 am on May 17 until new further notice. Many streets in the city inner, therefore, turn tranquil with a few of road users. Here is a photo of the western end of the ‘Song Han’ (Han River) Bridge taken on the evening of May 18.

In the face of the complex developments of the COVID-19 outbreak in Da Nang, people are advised against going outside if not necessary. In the photo is a tranquil section of Tran Hung Dao riverside street.

The Han River Bridge is no longer crowded at rush hour as compared to the pre-pandemic time when it saw a large number of vehicles travelling every day.

The ‘Rong’ (Dragon) Bridge, the main route connecting the two banks of the Han River for public transport from the Da Nang airport to districts of Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son, look quiet.

Road users wearing face masks whilst going out.

A few of road users are spotted on Tran Phu Street.

Beaches that were crowded with vacationers in Da Nang during freshly-concluded break for public holidays have fallen silent and coastal streets nearby following the municipal government’s citywide temporary closure order on non-essential services, including swimming activities, starting from 0:00am on May 4 until further notice. No one can be spotted on beaches stretching along the Hoang Sa - Vo Nguyen Giap coastal route.

The East Sea Park has turned empty of visitors after being barricaded by functional local forces.

Those who are in charge of taking care of urban trees and ensuring security are still present on beaches for work.

Here is a peaceful image of Vo Van Kiet Street, seen from above. The traffic volume running from the western bank of the Han River through this route is not as crowded as it was before this virus wave. Alongside this long coastal route are chains of high-class hotels and restaurants.

The sidewalks of Bach Dang riverside street are ring-fenced to avoid public gatherings. The number of road users travelling on this once-to-be-busy street is also lower than before.

Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, one of the major routes for public transport vehicles travelling from the Da Nang airport to the city centre, is now empty of taxis.

Reporting by XUAN SON- Translating by A.T