The non-essential businesses in HCMC are allowed to reopen under various conditions depending on the coronavirus risk level of the area.

The Hanoi People's Committee requested local residents to raise the disease prevention alert to the highest level.

Bars, karaoke services and discotheques are allowed to resume business today, March 23.

Hanoi allows the reopening of indoor eateries and cafes after the capital city underwent 14 days without new coronavirus infections in the community.

Restaurants and catering services are required to put anti-Covid-19 measures in place, including wearing face masks, washing hand with sanitizers, and keeping safe distance.

Many Hanoians have failed to comply with measures to prevent Covid-19 such as wearing a face mask and restricting public gatherings to fewer than 20 people in public.

The weekend walking space of Hoan Kiem lake and the surrounding area would be resumed from September 18.