The decision was issued by the Danang People’s Committee following the proposal of the local departments of health and culture, sports and tourism.

However, the city’s bars are requested to ensure Covid-19 prevention regulations. All staff of bars are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. When facing Covid-19-suspected symptoms, they have to quickly report this to local medical stations for being tested.

The city's steering board for Covid-19 prevention and control has co-operated with local businesses to inspect Covid-19 prevention regulations.

Bars were the last businesses to be allowed to reopen in Hanoi. In May last year, the city reopened some non-essential services, including bars. However, just a short time after that, they shut again due to another Covid-19 wave.