Restaurants and coffee shops across Da Nang closed their doors to sit-in customers at midday on June 20 under stricter COVID-19 restrictions following the government’s announcement to re-impose a number of COVID-19 restrictions amid a resurgence in coronavirus infections.   

Functional forces have put in place temporary bathing prohibition warning notices at beaches until further notice.   

A coffee shop on Phan Tu Street, Ngu Hanh Son District, prepare for closing before the midday on Sunday. Photo: QUYNH TRANG

Mr. Le Tien, the owner of the Xu coffee shop on Phan Tu Street, Ngu Hanh Son District said he is willing to comply with new regulations to only operate a collection or take-away service in an attempt to join the government’s efforts to contain the spread of the virus.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, the owner of the Banh Cuon (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls) Shop on Thu Khoa Huan Street, Son Tra District said I had cut the ingredients for Banh Cuon in half in the evening of June 19 after hearing the announcement from the government on stricter COVID restrictions for Da Nang to prevent the spread of the virus.

Eateries and cafes saw a few sit-in customers in the morning of June 20 as people already adhered to new rules, Ms Huong added.

Many food shops have a marked designated ourdoor waiting area for customers to ensure a safe distance between the sellers and customers. In addition, some shippers also said that there have been a significant increase in ordering food with food-delivery apps since 11 a.m on Sunday.

Also in the morning of June 20, ‘Advice against bathing’ notices were already been erected at beaches along such coastal streets as Vo Nguyen Giap, Hoang Sa, Nguyen Tat Thanh.

Bathing sites and parking areas at beaches are also closing with notifications of temporary service closures until further notice.

Here are some photos captured by our reporters at noon on June 20.

Many coffee shops displayed a notice informing customers that they are only operating a collection or take-away service. Photo: QUYNH TRANG

Restaurants and coffee shops are only operating takeaways under new regulations from June 20. Photo: VAN HOANG

Functional forces have put in place temporary bathing prohibition warning notices at beaches along such coastal streets as Vo Nguyen Giap, Hoang Sa, Nguyen Tat Thanh. Photo: VAN HOANG

Staff of the Management Board of the Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang tourist beaches install ropes around the beaches. Photo: QUYNH TRANG

The Management Board of the Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang Tourist Beaches has assigned its staff to conduct round-the-clock patrols to advise residents not to visit and swim at beaches. Photo: VAN HOANG

Bathing sites and parking areas at beaches are also closing with notifications of temporary service closures until further notice. Photo: QUYNH TRANG

Reporting by QUYNH TRANG – VAN HOANG – Translating by H.L