Gov't lifts social distancing restrictions on production and services establishments

VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has lifted social distancing against business establishments but safety measures such as wearing face masks and hand washing remain mandatory.

May 08, 2020 5:06 PM GMT+7

In a latest announcement, the Government chief requested restaurants and dining facilities to ensure hand disinfection, while discos and karaoke services are not yet allowed to return to operation.

Regarding sport events and activities with large crowds, wearing masks and hand washing are compulsory.

Health care facilities are allowed to reopen to serve the people’s medical checkup and treatment needs.

Concerning customs clearance of goods through auxiliary border gates on the Viet Nam-China borders, PM Phuc agreed to allow the reopening of some minor border checkpoints and border crossings in Lang Son and Quang Ninh at the proposals of the two provinces that share borderline with China.

Such border gates and crossings include Binh Nghi, Na Hinh, Na Nua and Po Nhung of Lang Son and Bac Phong Sinh and Ka Long of Quang Ninh./.

By Vien Nhu