In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi

The daily life of Hanoians is gradually returning in autumn after Directive 22 was issued to ease Covid-19 prevention and control measures.
October 03, 2021 | 15:45
The streets are more crowded with people now. There is no longer a scary silence under the time of social distancing to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic that has lasted for nearly 3 months. Photo: dantri.
The streets are more crowded with people now. There is no longer a scary silence as under the time of social distancing that lasted for nearly 3 months. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
However, outdoor sports activities are still limited as no more than 10 people can be gathered and a safe distance must be maintained. Authorities had previously erected barriers to prevent people from coming to the Sword Lake sidewalks to exercise. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
Normal life has returned without restrictions on going out or checking the road permits. However, Hanoi authorities urged people to still strictly follow epidemic prevention and control measures when going outside. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
Messages about Covid-19 prevention still appear on the streets. In particular, people must always strictly adhere to wearing facemasks in public. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
There are no restrictions around Hoan Kiem Lake so people are free to move around. However, some tourist attractions still have to close. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
A busy street during rush hour in the morning in cool autumn weather. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
Activities at shopping centers (commercial centers) have been restored. In the photo, a shopping mall on Hang Bai Street (Hoan Kiem) has opened to welcome guests. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
Some fashion stories have also reopened. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
The Covid-19 pandemic has upset the daily life of Hanoians such as doing exercise, having intimate conversations on the street or buying goods. When the social distancing period ended, Hanoians transitioned to a new normal and daily life has gradually returned. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
Dinh Liet Street is busier. Many shops have started selling scarves and knitting yarn for the late autumn and winter. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
The sidewalk is no longer quiet. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
Familiar dishes such as pho, porridge, vermicelli, and junk food are being sold. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
A bustling street at Hanoi Old Quarter. Photo: dantri.
In Photos: 'New Normal' Life in Hanoi
Many pedestrians enjoy walking on Trang Tien Street. Photo: dantri.

In order to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, the capital applied social distancing measures under Directive 16 from July 24 onwards. The directive comprised the country’s most stringent social distancing regulations, requiring residents to stay home and only go out for basic necessities such as buying food or medicines or to work at factories or businesses allowed to open.

However, outdoor exercise was banned from July 8. The capital began relaxing its coronavirus restrictions starting Sept. 21 after spending over two months under strict social distancing measures.

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