Danang and Hoi An begin tougher restrictions


Ghost town: An aerial views of an empty intersection in Ho Chi Minh City. Tighter anti-virus measures have forced many locals to leave cities and return to their hometowns. — AP

The central city of Danang and Hoi An ancient town began social distancing orders under the Prime Minister’s directive, strengthening drastic measures to control the spread of Covid-19.

With the new directive, which began from 6pm yesterday, the city hopes the strict orders will break the rapid rise in infections. On Friday, 65 new cases were detected.

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