Vietnam capital Hanoi to ease coronavirus curbs this weekA barrier is pictured in a quarantine area in Hanoi on Sept 6, 2021. (Reuters photo)HANOI: Vietnam's capital Hanoi will further ease its coronavirus restrictions from this week, the government said, with new cases on the decline and the majority of its adult population partially vaccinated. Hanoi has escaped the brunt of a fierce wave of coronavirus infections in Vietnam since late April, recording less than 50 of the more than 17,000 Covid-19 deaths nationwide, and just 4,414 of the country's total 687,000 cases. Hanoi became busier last week after authorities removed dozens of checkpoints and allowed restaurants to offer takeaway services. Tuan said the city's approach will be flexible and scientific, aimed at containing the virus while reviving economic activities.

Source: Bangkok Post September 20, 2021 05:15 UTC