It has been three weeks since Hanoi implemented social distancing measures in order to stamp out the Covid-19 outbreak. Barriers are erected throughout streets and major roads are very quiet.

The Old Quarter with narrow streets and alleys and high population density is in the days of social distancing.

People must stay at home and only go out for a good reason. In general, Hanoians are adhering to social distancing regulations well. However, people still go out in some places.

Implementing social distancing, the streets of the Old Quarter are fenced to restrict travel. Ngo Gach is fenced at both ends of the street.

Bat Su is also fenced at both ends of the street. Pieces of paper with phone numbers of nearby shops selling essential goods are pasted on the fence. People who need to buy goods call sellers and then pick up the goods at the fence.

Buyers and sellers make transactions at the barriers.

A family takes a photo by a barrier on Lo Ren Street.

Inside the fenced area in Lo Ren Street, local people are comfortable walking around.

 Some women comfortably stroll on Hang Dong Street.

Hang Quat is fenced at both ends of the street.

Hang Quat Street.

Areas free of epidemics are known as "Green Zones", protected by fences with clear signs. Chan Cam Street has a "Green Zone" sign at the ends of the street.

People on To Tich Street, which is fenced at both ends.

A section of Ma May Street is blocked for having an infected case.

Some people still climb over the barriers.

A vegetable seller on the pavement of Cho Gao Street.

People go to the market on Hang Be Street on the morning of August 15.

People who go to Hang Be market must have a shopping ticket with the correct date. Many people do not enter the market but call the phone numbers of sellers on pieces of papers stuck on the barrier and receive the goods they need outside the fence.

The stalls at Hang Be market are hidden with plastic and shields.

Buyers and sellers strictly comply with epidemic prevention regulations.

This scene can only be seen during the days of social distancing on the side of Dong Xuan market.

Le Anh Dung

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