According to VietNamNet’s observation, some supermarkets were no longer as crowded as they were several days ago.

Smaller shopping sites such as Bach Hoa Xanh and Vissan meat shops were not crowded.

However, many supermarkets were still packed with customers. Many people had to queue for 2-3 hours to wait for their turn to enter the supermarket.

People also queued in long lines in front of ATMs.

From 0:00 on August 23, Ho Chi Minh City will strengthen measures to control the Covid-19 pandemic.

Some photos taken by VietNamNet's reporters on August 22:

Very few people queued to shop at Lotte Mart supermarket in Go Vap District.

At Co.op Mart supermarket on Phan Van Tri street at 9 am.

At Emart supermarket on Phan Van Tri Street.

A woman was leaving Emart supermarket. Shopping was quite easy for her today.

At Coop Xtra supermarket.

At Bach Hoa Xanh supermarket on Duong Quang Ham Street.     Queuing up to buy food at 9:30 this morning.     However, the stalls were almost out of stock.

This grocery store was quite crowded.

At many supermarkets, people had to queue up in a very long line.

Buyers line up in front of a drug store.

Many people wait to withdraw money at an ATM before entering the supermarket.

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