Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time

Most eateries and cafes in Hanoi are quiet following the city’s order, however, some places are still crowded with customers.
Malie Nguyen
May 12, 2021 | 08:07
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Hanoi on May 3 ordered streetside eateries, cafes and tea stalls to close down in a bid to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
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Cafes and tea stalls around St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi are deserted which contrary to its previously bustling scene, VTC News reported.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
Photo: VTC News

Tea stalls on Nha Chung Street shut down.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
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No customers are seen at sidewalk eateries and cafes on Au Trieu Street.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
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A still scene at an iced tea stall on Nga Tu So.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
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Famous Trang Tien ice cream shop encourages customers to take away to prevent Covid-19.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
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Customers and staff adhere to wearing face masks.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
Photo: VTC News

A guard use loudspeakers to remind people to keep a safe distance from each other.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
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This eatery was earlier preferred by many youngsters, now it receives no customers.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
Photo: VTC News

Indoor eateries are still allowed to operate.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
Photo: VTC News

Shop’s employees persist in inviting customers.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
Photo: VTC News

An eatery erects shields between customers as per the city’s order.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
Photo: VTC News

Apart from restaurants and coffee shops abiding by regulations on Covid-19 prevention and control, several places are still crowded with customers.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
Photo: VTC News

People continuously get in and out of a shop selling caramel on Hang Than Street.

Both deserted and crowded scenes at Hanoi eateries, cafes during Covid-19 time
Photo: VTC News

A streetside eatery ignores the city’s regulations.

Hanoi has so far reported 38 community transmissions since the latest Covid-19 wave hit the country on April 27.

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