The Da Nang Department of Tourism on Friday issued new guidance for health and safety measures at beaches after the Da Nang government lifted a ban on swimming at beaches on June 9.

Bathers at beaches must stick to the new COVID-19 rules to prevent the spread of the virus in the new normal. Photo: NHAT HA

Beaches are allowed to reopen to the public with some restrictions. Swimming is permitted at beaches between 4.30 am and 7.30am, and between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.

Swimmers at beaches must stick to the new COVID-19 rules and the 5K recommendations of the Ministry of Health in order to protect themselves and others.

Swimming is only allowed in designated areas where lifeguards are present. Bans on gatherings, drinking and eating, selling food, on the beaches still remain in place. Bathers must wear face masks before and after swimming, and leave the beaches straight after swimming. They must keep a distance of at least 1m from each other, and avoid spending time in crowded places or in groups.

The beach showers remain closed until further notice, along with catering and other services on beachfront parks and pavements in all sidewalks of beaches are still banned.

Wearing a face covering and keeping a safe distance at beaches are to become mandatory in Da Nang from June 9.

Anyone failing to wear a face covering at beaches will be subject to a fine of VND 1 million - VND 3 million, the government has announced.

In addition, those who break social distancing rules will carry a fine of VND 10 million - VND 20 million VND.

Reporting by CAO MINH – Translating by H.L