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The scene in Thanh Da park of Binh Thanh district at 16:00 on April 12, a popular hangout spot for local people.
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Whilst the majority of people abide by regulations regarding wearing face masks in public, others fail to do so when going for a walk
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A group of people not wearing face masks sit together on a park bench
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Children appear carefree as they cycle around Thanh Da park
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Young children play together in the par
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Despite the social distancing order in place, plenty of residents seem to be ignoring it
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A banner hangs at the entrance of the site urging people to halt participating in sporting activities, with plenty of citizens ignoring it to enter the park
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Tam Vu Park remains crowded with people out mingling in groups or taking part in exercise
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Even with the site cordoned off, citizens still climb over the barrier to enter the park.
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A pair sit on a bench together in a prohibited area
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People seem oblivious to the danger of the deadly virus as they sit and eat on the sidewalk in close proximity to one another.
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Hanoi streets crowded again despite social distancing instruction
Many streets in Hanoi have become crowded again despite Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s instructions on social distancing for Covid-19 prevention.
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Posters raise public awareness of COVID-19 in Vietnam
Winning posters from a competition held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Culture Department have appeared in Hanoi’s streets to promote good hygiene and prevent the spread of COVID-19.