Houses and shops are shuttered to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic while local residents only go out for essential things. Hanoi's Old Quarter is left deserted as social distancing measures are strictly applied.
Ta Hien Street in Hang Buom Ward, a congregation place of locals and tourists, is empty during the days of social distancing. |
Houses and shops on Ta Hien Street are all closed. |
Ms. Ngan, a resident living on Ta Hien Street, said she went out to buy food and quickly returned home. |
Absolute tranquility in Hanoi's Old Quarter on these days of social distancing. |
All the doors are kept shut. |
The streets are soulless, a heartbreaking scene for any Hanoian lover. |
The Hoan Kiem lakeside area is empty. |
Officials of Hanoi's Old Quarter Management Board are always on spot to remind people to abide by pandemic prevention measures. |
The walking path around the lakeside is cordoned off for Covid-19 prevention. |
The road is empty of people at a time. |
Historical sites are closed for pandemic prevention. |
