Many restaurants and coffee shops in Hanoi have reopened after 22 days of social distancing.
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| Despite being nearly empty, most shops reopen in commercial street of Hang Dao in Hoan Kiem district. |
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| On the first day of social distancing relaxation, customers cautiously go shopping. |
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| Employees cleaned up the facility and prepared for reopening after the 22-day closure. |
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| A few guests at a restaurant in Hang Luoc street, Hoan Kiem district. |
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| Cooks, with face masks on, prepare food. |
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| A waiter wearing face mask serve dishes to customers. |
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| An owner of a restaurant in Hang Luoc street, Hoan Kiem district, said that the shop still provides takeout service because many people are still afraid of going out. |
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| Dong Xuan Market also reopens. |
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| Kafa coffee shop in Ly Thuong Kiet street, Hoan Kiem district, half-filled with people. |
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| On the morning of April 23, some shops in Quang Trung, Le Trong Tan, Nguyen Trai, Nguyen Xien streets still remain closed. |
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| A coffee shop in Le Trong Tan street, Ha Dong district, opens early but no one comes until the afternoon. |
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| Many shop owners anticipate poor sales and prefer to keep their business shut down. |
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| In Ha Dong district, a vendor contravenes Hanoi mayor’s instruction on banning food stalls on the sidewalks. |
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| Many restaurants comply with the Covid-19 prevention giving hand sanitizer and keeping a safe space between tables at the restaurant. |
Photos: Ngoc Tu - Phuong Hoa (Kinh te & Do thi)
