Vietnam city tightens Covid-19 restrictions as ‘dangerous’ variant emerges
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30 May 2021 - 22:01
Hanoi — Vietnam’s business hub Ho Chi Minh City will begin social distancing measures for 15 days starting Monday, the government said on Sunday, after announcing a slew of new measures on Friday in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Ho Chi Minh City shut shops, restaurants and other services two days ago, and suspended religious activities until further notice, the city said in a statement. People 60 or older were encouraged to stay home, it also said...
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