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Hanoi closes sidewalk eateries, cafes starting 5 p.m May 3. Photo: Cafef

Hanoi will close down cafes, tea stalls and streetside eateries from the evening of May 3, in a precaution to control the latest coronavirus outbreak.

The decision was made by Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh at noon on April 30. Religious and historical sites have also been required to shut down.

For indoor restaurants and cafes, disinfecting must be ensured and customers must either sit at least a meter apart or have shields between them. Takeaways are encouraged, he said.

Establishments failing to abide by the regulations on Covid-19 prevention and control will be forced to stop operations, he added.

Inspecting a blockaded area on the evening of May 2, the vice chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee said the city was facing a high risk of infections.

Hanoi's leader has requested localities to review and grasp the list of people returning to the city after a four-day national holiday (April 30-May 3).

Previously, the capital requested the closure of bars, karaoke parlors, and dance clubs starting from April 30.

On April 27, the city also ordered the suspension of all festive activities and the operation of walking street, as well as limitation unnecessary events that draw large gatherings.

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