A Korean store with the slogan: "Vietnam wins the pandemic". All incoming goods are disinfected. Photo: TienPhong
Phu My Hung urban area, Ho Chi Minh city, where a large number of foreigners live and work, is implementing social distancing according to the strictest standards.
According to data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam currently has more than 90,000 foreigners, most concentrated in big cities. Particularly, the number of foreigners living in Phu My Hung urban area, District 7, Ho Chi Minh city is about 15,000 people, accounting for 1/6 of the number of foreigners living in Vietnam. This urban area also attracts many overseas Vietnamese experts, investors and intellectuals to live and work in the country.
Since midnight on July 9, 2021, this urban area has implemented social distancing according to the general policy of Ho Chi Minh city, but with the importance of an urban area attracting foreign investors, people are concerned about the social distancing here.
50% of the population in Phu My Hung area are foreigners, besides, there are a large number of intellectuals and overseas Vietnamese investors. The social distancing scene is very quiet, few people leave the house. Photo: TienPhong
The living environment here has many rivers, trees, moderate population density, suitable for relaxation and rest of foreigners. The prevention of Covid-19 is very strict. In the photo is an employee working outdoors who always wears anti-drop glasses. Photo: TienPhong
A testing area that gives quick results right in Phu My Hung urban area has foreigners coming to test every day. Photo taken on July 21, 2021. Photo: TienPhong
European customers keep their distance and wait to shop at supermarkets and convenience stores. Photo: TienPhong
Koreans buy necessities and ride bicycles to convenience stores. Photo: TienPhong
Even in Phu My Hung urban area, there is also a vaccination center for adults and children. A foreigner is waiting for his turn. Photo: TienPhong
The traffic system and trees are still continuously maintained by workers even during the day of social distancing.
Many people who are afraid to leave the house will place orders for express delivery. In the photo, both the buyer and the delivery shipper are foreigners. Photo: TienPhong
In the photo is a thank you in English to those on the front lines of the fight against Covid-19. Photo: TienPhong
During the 4th Covid-19 outbreak, Phu My Hung urban area did not have as many blockade points as the previous waves. Part of that is because foreigners have strictly followed the 5k principle of Vietnam. At the same time, the pandemic prevention and control work has also been organized more actively and drastically in places where many foreigners live.
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