Reopening on April 30 which is the Reunification Day Holiday, the beach has seen a huge number of visitors.

Although local authorities have warned about possible virus threats and asked visitors to follow some prevention measures including keeping a 1-metre distance from one another, and avoiding gatherings of over 20 people, no one seems to care.

Local hotels have been asked to refuse tourists who come from virus-hit areas.

The beach was jammed with tourists, especially young people.

To ensure Covid-19 prevention, Thanh Hoa Province has announced the suspension of the Sam Son Beach 2020 Festival.

Duy Tuyen (Dtinews)

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