Hoi An and Hue have canceled many New Year's celebrations.

According to the plan, Hoi An City (Quang Nam province) was scheduled to hold two main events: the "Hoi An - Welcoming the New Year" gala on December 31st and a local tourism event to welcome the first group of tourists to the city on January 1st, 2022. Invitations had already been sent to dignitaries and tourists for both events. However, according to Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee, due to the emergence of many community infections with an unknown source, the local authorities have decided to temporarily suspend these two events and cancel some public activities celebrating the 2022 New Year.

However, activities such as guided tours, street art and cultural events, experiential activities, and visits to the ancient town and traditional craft villages will continue to operate normally to serve tourists. Nevertheless, these activities must be carried out strictly and in compliance with COVID-19 prevention measures as outlined in the official document issued by the Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee.

Similarly, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Hue City, Mr. Vo Le Nhat, announced that the pedestrian streets around the Hue Imperial Citadel on Le Huan and 23/8 streets, along with the New Year's Eve countdown music event planned for 2022 at the central intersection of the city, will also be temporarily suspended to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Both events were previously scheduled to open on the night of December 31st.

In addition to suspending activities to celebrate the New Year, Hue city also advises people to comply with the Ministry of Health's 5K guidelines for disease prevention. Customers entering restaurants and cafes must scan a QR code, wash their hands with disinfectant, and ensure social distancing between tables.

To date, Quang Nam province has recorded 5,576 cases of Covid-19, while Thua Thien-Hue province has nearly 400 new infections each day.

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