Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung orders the suspension of operation of entertainment venues and tourism sites in the city to the end of March. Many popular places in the capital city of Hanoi have closed, whilst others are becoming increasingly quiet as a result of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. Both local people and tourists are reducing the amount of time they gather together in crowds to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. This has forced a large number of restaurants on Ta Hien street – a popular place for foreign gatherings in Hanoi downtown - to halt operation due to the COVID-19 fears. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung orders the suspension of operation of entertainment venues and tourism sites in the city to the end of March. Many popular places in the capital city of Hanoi have closed, whilst others are becoming increasingly quiet as a result of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. Both local people and tourists are reducing the amount of time they gather together in crowds to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. This has forced a large number of restaurants on Ta Hien street – a popular place for foreign gatherings in Hanoi downtown - to halt operation due to the COVID-19 fears. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Staring from March 14, many bars and shops on Ta Hien, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May streets halt their operation. Before the pandemic, during the weekend Ta Hien street, often referred to as Foreigner Street, had a vibrant atmosphere as it is packed with exciting street food locations and bustling bars. For the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. At 20:00 on Saturday, March 14, few people pass by the 'beer hub', contrary to the bustling scene during normal days.(Photo: Vietnam+)
Staring from March 14, many bars and shops on Ta Hien, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May streets halt their operation. Before the pandemic, during the weekend Ta Hien street, often referred to as Foreigner Street, had a vibrant atmosphere as it is packed with exciting street food locations and bustling bars. For the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. At 20:00 on Saturday, March 14, few people pass by the 'beer hub', contrary to the bustling scene during normal days.(Photo: Vietnam+)
Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. Many restaurants and bars on Ta Hien, Ma May, Luong Ngoc Quyen streets and surrounding areas have temporarily closed and posted signs in Vietnamese and English to inform visitors. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been encouraging basic protective measures against the COVID-19 outbreak including washing your hands, avoid touching your face, practising respiratory hygiene and social distancing. To maintain social distancing, everyone should be at least one metre apart from each other and especially those who is coughing or sneezing. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. Many restaurants and bars on Ta Hien, Ma May, Luong Ngoc Quyen streets and surrounding areas have temporarily closed and posted signs in Vietnamese and English to inform visitors. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been encouraging basic protective measures against the COVID-19 outbreak including washing your hands, avoid touching your face, practising respiratory hygiene and social distancing. To maintain social distancing, everyone should be at least one metre apart from each other and especially those who is coughing or sneezing. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Shops on Ta Hien street inform their closure to customers amid COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. At 20:00 on Saturday, March 14, few people pass by the 'beer hub', contrary to the bustling scene during normal days before the pandemic broke out. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is nearly empty. The closure makes many foreigners surprised. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Shops on Ta Hien street inform their closure to customers amid COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. At 20:00 on Saturday, March 14, few people pass by the 'beer hub', contrary to the bustling scene during normal days before the pandemic broke out. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is nearly empty. The closure makes many foreigners surprised. (Photo: Vietnam+)
COVID-19 is now a pandemic, spreading so quickly that any tally of infections and deaths rapidly becomes out of date. Cases outside of China have increased 13-fold in the last two weeks, with the global number of infections surpassing 126,000 on March 12. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street in an attempt to contain spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is now nearly empty. (Photo: Vietnam+)
COVID-19 is now a pandemic, spreading so quickly that any tally of infections and deaths rapidly becomes out of date. Cases outside of China have increased 13-fold in the last two weeks, with the global number of infections surpassing 126,000 on March 12. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street in an attempt to contain spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is now nearly empty. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Many popular places in the capital city of Hanoi have closed, whilst others are becoming increasingly quiet as a result of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. Both local people and tourists are reducing the amount of time they gather together in crowds to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. This has forced a large number of restaurants on Ta Hien street – a popular place for foreign gatherings in Hanoi downtown - to halt operation due to the COVID-19 fears. Restaurants and bars on Ta Hien, Ma May, Luong Ngoc Quyen streets and surrounding areas have temporarily closed and posted signs in Vietnamese and English to inform visitors. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Many popular places in the capital city of Hanoi have closed, whilst others are becoming increasingly quiet as a result of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. Both local people and tourists are reducing the amount of time they gather together in crowds to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. This has forced a large number of restaurants on Ta Hien street – a popular place for foreign gatherings in Hanoi downtown - to halt operation due to the COVID-19 fears. Restaurants and bars on Ta Hien, Ma May, Luong Ngoc Quyen streets and surrounding areas have temporarily closed and posted signs in Vietnamese and English to inform visitors. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Shops on Ta Hien street inform their closure to customers amid COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The closure makes many foreigners surprised. Before the pandemic, during the weekend Ta Hien street, often referred to as Foreigner Street, had a vibrant atmosphere as it is packed with exciting street food locations and bustling bars. For the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. Shop owners on Ta Hien street say they will cooperate with authorised units to avoid possible infection and combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Shops on Ta Hien street inform their closure to customers amid COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The closure makes many foreigners surprised. Before the pandemic, during the weekend Ta Hien street, often referred to as Foreigner Street, had a vibrant atmosphere as it is packed with exciting street food locations and bustling bars. For the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. Shop owners on Ta Hien street say they will cooperate with authorised units to avoid possible infection and combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is nearly empty. Shop owners on Ta Hien street say they will cooperate with authorised units to avoid possible infection and combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. At 20:00 on Saturday, March 14, few people pass by the 'beer hub', contrary to the bustling scene during normal days before the pandemic broke out. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is nearly empty. Shop owners on Ta Hien street say they will cooperate with authorised units to avoid possible infection and combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. At 20:00 on Saturday, March 14, few people pass by the 'beer hub', contrary to the bustling scene during normal days before the pandemic broke out. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. (Photo: Vietnam+)
 Few people pass by the 'beer hub' of Ta Hien street, as normally called by foreign visitors, contrary to the bustling scenes of normal days, especially at weekend. Ta Hien street, often referred to as Foreigner Street, had a vibrant atmosphere as it is packed with exciting street food locations and bustling bars. For the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Few people pass by the 'beer hub' of Ta Hien street, as normally called by foreign visitors, contrary to the bustling scenes of normal days, especially at weekend. Ta Hien street, often referred to as Foreigner Street, had a vibrant atmosphere as it is packed with exciting street food locations and bustling bars. For the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. (Photo: Vietnam+)
The temporary suspension is a necessary move to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community as the city is at high risk of infection. Shop owners pledge to cooperate with authorised units to avoid possible infection and combat COVID-19 transmission in the community. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is nearly empty. (Photo: Vietnam+)
The temporary suspension is a necessary move to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community as the city is at high risk of infection. Shop owners pledge to cooperate with authorised units to avoid possible infection and combat COVID-19 transmission in the community. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is nearly empty. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Shop owners pledge to cooperate with authorised units to avoid possible infection and combat COVID-19 transmission in the community. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is nearly empty. Before the pandemic, for the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. Shops on Ta Hien street inform their closure to customers amid COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The closure makes many foreigners surprised. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Shop owners pledge to cooperate with authorised units to avoid possible infection and combat COVID-19 transmission in the community. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. Ta Hien street, known as the first street where the majority of foreign tourists set foot on when coming and before leaving Hanoi, is nearly empty. Before the pandemic, for the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. Shops on Ta Hien street inform their closure to customers amid COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The closure makes many foreigners surprised. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Currently, Vietnam reports 53 COVID-19 cases, with nine cases in Hanoi, which puts the city at a high risk as it attracts a lot of tourists including domestic and foreign ones. Before the pandemic, during the weekend, Ta Hien street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, often referred to as Foreigners’ Street, had a vibrant atmosphere as it is packed with exciting street food locations and bustling bars. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. The closure make many foreigners surprised. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Currently, Vietnam reports 53 COVID-19 cases, with nine cases in Hanoi, which puts the city at a high risk as it attracts a lot of tourists including domestic and foreign ones. Before the pandemic, during the weekend, Ta Hien street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, often referred to as Foreigners’ Street, had a vibrant atmosphere as it is packed with exciting street food locations and bustling bars. Local authorised units reveal that after the order of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, all shops and entertainment venues suspend their operation on pedestrian areas on Ta Hien street. The closure make many foreigners surprised. (Photo: Vietnam+)
A gloomy scene in front of a bar on Luong Ngoc Quyen street, contrary to the bustling scene during normal days, especially during the weekend. Staring from March 14, many bars and shops on Ta Hien, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May streets halt their operation. . Coronavirus is spreading human to human in China while no medicine or vaccine is available. Not only in China, many other countries have also recorded infection cases, including Thailand, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Australia, France and the US. The first two cases of individual infected with the virus ever in Vietnam are two Chinese citizens (Photo: Vietnam+)
A gloomy scene in front of a bar on Luong Ngoc Quyen street, contrary to the bustling scene during normal days, especially during the weekend. Staring from March 14, many bars and shops on Ta Hien, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May streets halt their operation. . Coronavirus is spreading human to human in China while no medicine or vaccine is available. Not only in China, many other countries have also recorded infection cases, including Thailand, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Australia, France and the US. The first two cases of individual infected with the virus ever in Vietnam are two Chinese citizens (Photo: Vietnam+)
As people avoid going out, the number of visitors, both domestic and foreign ones, on Ma May street and surrounding areas has dropped significantly. Amid COVID-19 outbreak, the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi orders the suspension of operation of entertainment venues and tourism sites in the city to the end of March. Many popular places in the capital city of Hanoi have closed, whilst others are becoming increasingly quiet as a result of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. Before the pandemic, for the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. (Photo: Vietnam+)
As people avoid going out, the number of visitors, both domestic and foreign ones, on Ma May street and surrounding areas has dropped significantly. Amid COVID-19 outbreak, the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi orders the suspension of operation of entertainment venues and tourism sites in the city to the end of March. Many popular places in the capital city of Hanoi have closed, whilst others are becoming increasingly quiet as a result of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) fears. Before the pandemic, for the majority of international visitors to the capital, Ta Hien street represents an attraction not to be missed, with the area’s clientele being a mix of travelers, expats, and local Vietnamese people. (Photo: Vietnam+)
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Ta Hien street desolated after suspension order

Entertainment establishments in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are ordered to close until the end of March amid COVID-19 outbreak.