April 13, 2020 | 17:54 (GMT+7)
Peaceful Hanoi in 14 days of social distancing
PANO – These days, like other localities across the country, most Hanoians are strictly observing the Prime Minister’s instruction on social distancing, one of the most important methods of containing the COVID-19 pandemic.
As schools and shops are closed, and people work at home, life and atmosphere in Hanoi have become slower and more peaceful.
Below are some photos reflecting the peaceful atmosphere in Hanoi.
    |
 |
|
Le Thai To street near Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake is peaceful in the morning. This photo was taken by Giang Trinh who has been living and working in the capital city for years. |
|
|
 |
|
People wear face masks while doing morning exercise by Hoan Kiem Lake. |
|
|
 |
|
The area around St. Joseph’s Cathedral is usually busy with local and foreign visitors, and coffee shops and restaurants are normally full of tourists. However, since practicing COVID-19 social distancing, it has become quiet and peaceful, especially in the morning. |
|
|
 |
|
Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square used to be a favorite destination of young people at weekend and a place to host cultural events. But now traffic is sparse. |
|
|
 |
|
A local people riding a bicycle on an empty wide street in Hoan Kiem district |
|
|
 |
|
A person wearing a facemask moving on Tran Nhat Duat street |
|
|
 |
|
A security guard reading a newspaper on Hang Khay street where shops and restaurants are closed due the complicated developments of the COVID-19 |
|
|
 |
|
This photo of Dinh Liet Street was taken before the social distancing rules were applied. Now there are few people on the street, and shops and restaurants are closed. |
|
|
 |
|
There is not a single person on Trang Tien street. |
|
|
 |
|
Nguyen Xi, the second shortest street in Hanoi, running from Dinh Le to Trang Tien street, is quiet. |
|
|
 |
|
A local pedaling down Hang Mam street on a chilly night |
Source: VnExpress
Translated by Tran Hoai