Vietnam Covid-19 latest: Lockdown on Hanoi’s Covid-19-hit area lifted
On Friday evening March 20, 2020, a section of Truc Bach street was removed the quarantined post; all 189 people living there were tested twice and negative for COVID-19.
 |
| No. 113 and 125 Truc Bach street continue being isolated for about 14 more days to ensure safety. (Photo source: KTĐT news) |
After the COVID-19 Prevention Steering Committee meeting in the afternoon of March 20, in same day evening, Truc Bach People's Committee authorized the Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung to remove the quarantined post for a section of Truc Bach street (Ba Dinh district) after 14 days. This area have been confirmed no new cases of infection since the 17th COVID-19 case was detected in Vietnam.
Here are some images of the fun and excitement atmosphere on Truc Bach Street:
 |
| At 21:30 pm on March 20, 2020, a part of Truc Bach street (Hanoi) was officially removed from quarantine order, after 14 days of blockade because of the 17th COVID-19 case detection in this area. (Photo source: VOV) |
 |
| The "annoying" fence panels have been removed and put on trucks. (Photo source: VOV) |
 |
| People in this area expressed their joy, because they could finally return to their daily lives. (Photo source: Tri Thuc Tre) |
 |
| The joy of adults is also the excitement of children. (Photo source: ANTĐ) |
 |
| Earlier, at 22:00 on March 6, Hanoi blockaded a section of Truc Bach street when the 26-year-old girl was identified as the first case of COVID-19 in Hanoi and the 17th patient in Vietnam (Photo source: HCMC Law) |
 |
| Until now, a total of 189 people in the quarantine area have been tested twice and tested negative for COVID-19. (Photo source: NLĐ) |
 |
| The joyful atmosphere like Tet covers a corner of Truc Bach street, after many days the people here live in fear. (Photo source: Vietnamplus) |
 | Coronavirus update Marth 21: 11,000 people have died worldwide, no new case in China Today coronavirus update: The novel coronavirus pandemic has killed at least 11,200 people worldwide, mostly in Italy and China. The total number of infection cases in Vietnam raising ... |
 | COVID-19 epidemic poses a threat to Vietnam’s most vulnerable Business closures and job losses; families unable to provide for their children; teenage girls at higher risk of early marriage; human traffickers preying on those ... |
 | Coronavirus Vaccine: Global Competition The United States, China and Europe are battling to be the first finder a cure, bringing a nationalist element to a worldwide crisis that could ... |
vietnamtimes.org.vn
Related Stories
Focus
Number of International Visitors in July Sets Post-Pandemic Record
The number of international tourists to Vietnam in July stood at the highest level since the country reopened its border after the Covid-19 pandemic.
July 30, 2023 | 10:06
Friendship
Japan Hands Over Medical Equipment for Vietnam's Hospitals
In 2019 and 2020, the Governments of Japan and Vietnam agreed on working closely to overcome the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic together.
April 21, 2023 | 08:18
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (May 1): Daily Infections Fall to Nine-month Low of 5,109
May 01, 2022 | 11:15
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (April 29): 7,100 Cases, 79,000 Recoveries Reported
April 29, 2022 | 09:54
Recommended
National
NA Chairman's Visit to Cambodia: A Boost for Strategic Trust and Cooperation
The trip to Cambodia by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man is expected to contribute to strengthening strategic trust, deepening the bilateral relationship, as well as promoting cooperation between the two nations’ legislative bodies, Vice Chairwoman of the NA Committee for External Relations Le Thu Ha has said.
November 21, 2024 | 22:44
National
Ho Chi Minh's Ideology on Revolutionary Moral Education for Students
Vietnamese youth today have better environments and conditions to study, train, mature, improve their qualifications, form revolutionary ideals, morality, and cultural lifestyle, gradually completing their personality, and meeting the requirements of national development.
November 21, 2024 | 13:24
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 21): Vietnam Attends ASEAN-US Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 21): Vietnam attends ASEAN-US Defense Ministers’ Informal Meeting; Vietnamese Party chief’s visit is of great significance to relations with Malaysia; Vietnam, Laos inaugurate new int'l border gate pair; Vietnam demonstrates humanitarian commitment at UN bazaar.
November 21, 2024 | 08:16
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 20): Russia, Vietnam Seek to Bolster Import And Export Turnover
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 20): Russia, Vietnam seek to bolster import and export turnover; Vietnamese, UK universities strengthen collaboration in teacher training; Typhoon Man-yi weakens into tropical depression; G20 Summit: PM shares three proposals to accelerate SDG implementation.
November 20, 2024 | 10:08
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 19): Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia Hold Joint Search, Rescue Exercise
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 19): Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia hold joint search, rescue exercise; Opportunities for Vietnam to lure more capital flows following Trump’s election; Long An eyes cooperation opportunities with Belgium in renewable energy; Mexican media hails Vietnam's role at multilateral forums.
November 19, 2024 | 08:47
National
PM Participates in Launch of Plaque Commemorating President Ho Chi Minh in Brazil
On November 17 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to inaugurate a plaque commemorating President Ho Chi Minh, who stayed in the city in 1912 while seeking ways to liberate Vietnam.
November 18, 2024 | 10:08
National
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 18): Vietnam, Brazil Agree to Upgrade Bilateral Relations to Strategic Partnership
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 18): Vietnam, Brazil agree to upgrade bilateral relations to Strategic Partnership; Vietnam and Italy team up to promote fashion, art, and tourism; Bac Ninh, East Kazakhstan boost cooperation; Super Typhoon Man-yi to move into East Sea on November 18.
November 18, 2024 | 07:11
National
California’s State Treasurer: California to Enhance Cooperation with Vietnam
The State Treasurer of California (the US) affirmed her commitment in promoting the friendship and effective cooperation with Vietnamese partners.
November 17, 2024 | 08:45