Reopening some services in low-risk areas.

Specifically, on April 16th, the People's Committee of Lam Dong province (classified as a low-risk area for Covid-19) instructed districts and the cities of Da Lat and Bao Loc to continue implementing the peak period of Covid-19 prevention and control. Hotels and restaurants in the province, mostly in Da Lat, are allowed to reopen, but are not permitted to serve more than 10 people at a time. Tourist accommodation establishments wishing to receive guests must register with the local authorities, and each room can accommodate a maximum of 2 people. Other services remain temporarily suspended, such as: nightclubs, bars, karaoke venues, cinemas, tea rooms; tourist attractions, historical and cultural sites, scenic spots; night markets, etc.

Travel from Da Lat City in particular and Lam Dong province in general to provinces classified as high-risk or low-risk remains restricted. Accordingly, only 50% of public transport services will be restored, including contracted passenger vehicles, and each vehicle is limited to a maximum of 20 passengers (maintaining safe distance between passengers).

Despite being classified as "low risk" for Covid-19, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province decided to close its beaches due to concerns about people from provinces and cities classified as "high risk" and "risk" coming to swim there; at the same time, religious ceremonies, entertainment venues, and other similar activities were also temporarily suspended. Activities such as beach bathing, karaoke, massage parlors, tea rooms, cinemas, and spas were also closed.

Accordingly, restaurants remain open and encourage takeout, with dine-in service limited to no more than 20 people. Other food and beverage establishments are limited to dine-in service for no more than 10 people. Sports activities are limited to gatherings of no more than 20 people, and beauty salons are limited to no more than 5 people per establishment. In Binh Dinh province, residents and tourists are allowed to swim at the beach, while maintaining accompanying health checkpoints. The local authorities also require the cessation of all activities involving more than 10 people outside of offices and hospitals; and the maintenance of a minimum distance of 2 meters in public places.

In Ca Mau province, tourist attractions and food and beverage services within tourist destinations have reopened since April 16th, but only to serve local visitors.

Da Nang City also allowed food and beverage businesses to reopen from 0:00 on April 16th, however, they are only allowed to sell online and for takeaway; dine-in service is strictly prohibited. Districts and communes need to strengthen inspections and require business owners, food delivery personnel, and customers buying food for takeaway to comply with regulations on food safety and disease prevention, especially social distancing, ensuring the required distance, and absolutely wearing masks.

Ha Le